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"Great Shot Podcast" is the go-to source for comprehensive and extensive analysis of college and professional tennis. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin, this weekly podcast delves deep into the latest matches, players, and trends in the world of tennis. From in-depth game breakdowns and player profiles to expert analysis and predictions, "Great Shot Podcast" offers something for every tennis fan. Whether you're a casual observer or a hardcore enthusiast, this podcast has something for you. Tune in each week for the latest news, analysis, and commentary on college and professional tennis. This podcast is produced and managed by Cracked Media...
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Detailed match recaps and evidence-heavy college debates make tennis results legible beyond the final score.
Alex Gruskin treats tennis as a game of accumulated evidence. Great Shot Podcast [Tennis Podcast] moves between ATP Challenger Tour recaps and college tennis conversations, tracking player form, point construction, lineup strength, doubles results, and the pressure around…
Third singles gets its own argument here, if that's the level of tennis detail you crave.
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A dense awards recap that weighs record against context instead of vibes.
College tennis is treated here less like a polite roundup and more like a real awards board, with Alex Gruskin and John J. Parsons sorting through the 2025 women's season on The Deciding Point.
A dense, lively college tennis debate that weighs Virginia's unbeaten peak against other title teams.
This episode turns a summer Mount Rushmore chat into a real argument about men's college tennis. Alex Gruskin and John Parsons keep pressing on the same fault line: undefeated Virginia, the 2013 champions, and the 2017 champions each make a different case, and none of those…
Poznan gives the recap its sharpest edge, while the wider tour coverage stays secondary.
Set in Poznan, the episode feels most alive when the host is actually there for the big moments. That on-site perspective gives the recap real courtside texture, and the 30th-edition backdrop, the player details, and the doubles talk keep it grounded instead of generic.
A sharp Challenger recap that treats form, nerves, and level like the whole story.
This episode reads as a brisk Challenger checkpoint, focused on who is holding form on the European clay circuit and who is still trying to turn decent results into something more durable.
College tennis road stories, ranch jokes, and off-court chaos that gets funnier in hindsight.
This episode settles into funny college tennis road stories, and the Orlando trip gives it a good bit of lift. The Lake Nona pizza stop and that tiny metal cup of ranch end up doing more work than they should, which is part of the charm.
College tennis, from rankings to real consequences.
Sharp tennis talk from inside the tour grind.
Alex Gruskin and Chris Halioris recap the Friday quarterfinals of the SEC, ACC and Big 12 college tennis conference tournaments, led by LSU's win over Oklahoma after five first-set wins.
Host Alex Gruskin previews the Big 12 Tennis Championships semi-finals with guest Chris Halliors, discussing the tournament's first half and upcoming matches.
This episode previews the men's college tennis conference tournaments, focusing on the SEC, ACC, and Big 12 championships.
Preview of the Big 12 Conference Tournament and other college tennis action, with analysis of teams and matches.
Host Alex Gruskin previews the final weeks of Division I college tennis season and upcoming NCAA tournament.
This episode breaks down the latest week in Division I college tennis, featuring match analysis and player insights.
A weekly tennis podcast providing in-depth analysis of college and professional tennis, including match breakdowns, player profiles, and predictions.
A weekly tennis podcast providing in-depth analysis of college and professional tennis matches, players, and trends.
A bonus episode of The Deciding Point handing out midseason awards and analyzing the 2026 men's college tennis season.
Host Alex Gruskin and guest John J.
Host Alex Gruskin and guest John Parsons debate the Mount Rushmore of men's college tennis teams since 2010, analyzing criteria like championships, lineup depth, and era strength.
This episode recaps ATP Challenger Tour events, focusing on the Poznań tournament where Filip Misolic dominated with a near-flawless performance.
Host Alex Gruskin recaps five ATP Challenger Tour events, analyzing key wins like Tristan Skulkait's Ilkley title and Dino Prizmic's Bratislava victory.
The hosts share humorous behind-the-scenes stories from their tennis media work, including a rain-soaked NCAA trip, a competitive pickleball match, and a failed attempt to enter the Comedy Cellar.
The episode previews the Miami Open tennis tournament and recaps the Indian Wells finals.