Cracked Racquets Contributor Chris Halioris joins Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin to preview the 2026 ITA Men's Kickoff Weekend. They breakdown all fourteen regions, naming those hosts most in danger of being knocked off, the hosts on upset alert, and the hosts most likely to advance to the National Indoor Championships. They also breakdown the most intriguing matchups of the weekend, offer their thoughts on all of the college success at the Australian Open, plus SO much more!!

Episode Bookmarks
Host team is NOT the favorite - 10:05
Host on Upset Alert - 28:54
Locks - 51:18
Five matchups to watch for - 1:06:30
Australian Open thoughts - 1:18:00

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