Cracked Racquets: The New Voice of College Tennis | Courtside Sessions S3 E5 - Alex Gruskin

In this episode of Courtside Sessions, we’re joined by Alex Gruskin, one of the voices behind Cracked Racquets — one of the most influential platforms in college tennis, club tennis, and modern tennis media.

From growing up playing junior tennis to leading the charge in tennis podcasting and live-streaming college matches, Gruskin shares his journey from the club tennis courts at the University of Michigan to building a full-fledged media brand loved by tennis fans around the world.

Whether you're a college tennis die-hard, club tennis competitor, or just discovering the growing world of grassroots tennis media, this episode offers a front-row seat to the evolution of how the sport is covered and consumed.

00:00 Introduction

01:40 Junior Tennis Insights

06:09 College Tennis Club

10:19 Cracked Rackets Journey

14:33 Tennis Media Path

19:21 Family Support

24:21 Team Dynamics

29:04 Cracked Rackets Future

37:17 Closing Remarks