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Match Point Canada

Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre

Welcome to Match Point Canada, Canada"s premier tennis podcast! Hosted by Canadian tennis writer and analyst Mike McIntyre and radio broadcaster and journalist Ben Lewis, Match Point Canada provides in depth weekly coverage of the ATP and WTA with a focus on Canada’s top players. They also speak with some of the biggest athletes in the sport today, including Ons Jabeur, Daniil Medvedev, Coco Gauff, Casper Ruud, Bianca Andreescu, Leylah Fernandez, Andy Roddick, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and many

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36:03

Episode 22 - Layne Sleeth + Grass Court Swing

Match Point Canada ·

2023/06/21

She's officially wrapped up her strong collegiate career - and will now transition as a full-time pro. Canadian tennis player Layne Sleeth joins Match Point Canada to discuss her run in college tennis, as she finished runner-up this season in the NCAA Division I Women’s Singles Tennis Championship. She now gets set for a full summer schedule of events. Meantime, the grass court swing is upon us! We break down Milos Raonic's return on the surface, Frances Tiafoe breaking inside the top 10, why Novak

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Episode 21 - 2023 Roland Garros recap with Vivek Jacob

Match Point Canada ·

2023/06/12

He's made history with the most men's grand slam singles titles of all time. Novak Djokovic set yet another record in winning the 2023 French Open, while world no. 1 Iga Swiatek was crowned champion on the women's side. Journalist Vivek Jacob of CBC Sports joins Ben and Mike to break down Novak's incredible achievements, the last two weeks at Roland Garros, how much Iga Swiatek might be capable of, and Leylah Annie Fernandez's runner-up finish in women's doubles. Meantime, Canadian Milos Raonic

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Episode 20 - 2023 Roland Garros Week 1

Match Point Canada ·

2023/06/05

We're through one week of play at 2023 Roland Garros! Hosts Ben and Mike review all the action from this year's French Open as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Holger Rune look like prime contenders, while Iga Swiatek is aiming for a repeat on the women's side. Meanwhile, Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov both showed some positive signs by reaching the third round of action, Taylor Fritz battled with the French crowd, and controversy ensued in a doubles match. All of that and much more on

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Episode 19 - Roland Garros preview with Christopher...

Match Point Canada ·

2023/05/27

The second grand slam of the tennis calendar is officially upon us! 2023 Roland Garros action is fast underway on the red dirt in Paris. Recurring guest and best selling author and journalist Christopher Clarey joins us on Match Point Canada to break down what lies ahead at this year's edition of the French Open, and gives us a glimpse into an upcoming novel he's working on about Rafael Nadal. We offer our predictions in both the men's and women's field, what the Canadians are capable of, and

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42:33

Episode 18 - Gill Gross

Match Point Canada ·

2023/05/23

He's a broadcaster for Tennis Channel and famous for his match recaps and analysis! Gill Gross joins Match Point Canada as a guest this week to break down all the action through the clay court swing. Daniil Medvedev won his first ever clay court title, defeating Holger Rune for the title in Rome, while Elena Rybakina captured the event on the women's side, winning her second WTA1000 of the season. We discuss our top contenders with Roland Garros around the corner, what the French Open will look

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Episode 17 - Rob Steckley

Match Point Canada ·

2023/05/09

He is one of the foremost coaches in Canadian tennis! Former player and coach Rob Steckley returns to Match Point Canada as he discusses his strong involvement working with the rising Canadian juniors including Kayla Cross and Victoria Mboko. Steckley also offers some of his perspectives on transitioning to the pros, considering the college route, and thoughts on how Canadians can fare on clay. Meantime, Mike and Ben discuss a huge triumph on clay from Aryna Sabalenka as she defeats Iga Swiatek and

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Episode 16 - Sharon Fichman

Match Point Canada ·

2023/05/02

She's a four time WTA doubles titlist, former world no. 21, and Australian Open quarterfinalist! Canadian doubles player Sharon Fichman returns as a guest on Match Point Canada, and discusses an extended layoff from the sport, and her intentions to return to action later this summer. Meantime, we're right in the midst of the clay court swing as we have action from the Madrid Open. We cover Genie Bouchard's run of victories, Leylah Annie Fernandez's success on the doubles court, how things are

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44:21

Episode 15 - Andreea Prisacariu

Match Point Canada ·

2023/04/24

She's one of the most unique and authentic personalities tennis has to offer! Romanian Andreea Prisacariu joins Match Point Canada this week to update Ben and Mike on her tennis as she just recently captured the first ITF title of her career. We speak about how she tries to use social media positively, how she's focused on staying in the present, and the financial struggles for ITF players. Meantime, Carlos Alcaraz won his third title of the season in Barcelona, Iga Swiatek reigned supreme in

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Episode 14 - Crina Mustafa

Match Point Canada ·

2023/04/18

Team Canada has qualified again for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Special guest Crina Mustafa of Homestand, The Programme, and The Slice joins us this week to break down Canada's 3-2 win over Belgium from the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. We discuss Leylah Fernandez's importance, Bianca Andreescu joining the team despite her injury, and Heidi El Tabakh's leadership. Meantime, Andrey Rublev won the first Masters 1000 of his career from Monte Carlo, Daniil Medvedev and Sascha Zverev engaged in a

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10:42

2023 BJK Cup - Interview with Rebecca Marino

Match Point Canada ·

2023/04/13

She's world no. 81 and will be Canada's number two singles player from Vancouver this weekend! Rebecca Marino joins Mike McIntyre for a special interview ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers showdown with Belgium from Vancouver. Marino is joined by Leylah Annie Fernandez, Katherine Sebov, and Gaby Dabrowski on the roster.

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Episode 13 - Katherine Sebov

Match Point Canada ·

2023/04/10

She's enjoying a breakout 2023 by qualifying for the Australian Open, capturing an ITF title in Toronto, winning her first WTA main draw match in Miami, and breaking inside the top 150 of the rankings. 24-year-old Katherine Sebov is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as she talks about her great progress in 2023, and the opportunity to represent her country at the Billie Jean King Cup in Vancouver. Meanwhile, the clay season is upon us! We recap action from the Charleston Open

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Episode 12 - Miami Open recap with Steve Weissman

Match Point Canada ·

2023/04/03

The Sunshine Double is officially complete! The 2023 Miami Open has now come and gone as we saw big title wins from Daniil Medvedev and Petra Kvitova. Joining us to break down all the action from the event is Tennis Channel host, Steve Weissman! We cover the budding rivalry between Carlos and Jannik Sinner and what is in store for the future of tennis, an impending return of Novak Djokovic, and potential storylines on the clay swing. We also cover the devastating injury to Bianca Andreescu and our

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Episode 11 - 2023 Miami Open Week 1

Match Point Canada ·

2023/03/28

It's the second and final tournament to close the Sunshine Double! Mike and Ben break down all the action as it unfolds from the 2023 Miami Open. With Iga Swiatek out, Elena Rybakina is hoping to notch a big title, and remains primed as one of the contenders. Is Krecjikova one of the tour's very best? Bianca Andreescu is also quickly returning to her very best level on the tennis court, while Katherine Sebov notched a milestone in her career. Meantime, Carlos Alcaraz has his sights on winning the

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41:58

Episode 10 - Brad Gilbert

Match Point Canada ·

2023/03/20

He's a former top five tennis player, superstar coach and one of the premiere analysts in the game today! ESPN's Brad Gilbert joins Ben and Mike on Match Point Canada to share his thoughts on the new generation of tennis led by Carlos Alcaraz, the importance of the Sunshine Double on the tennis calendar, coaching philosophies and approaching the game, and his insights on Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Annie Fernandez. Meanwhile, we break down all of the epic action from 2023 Indian Wells, as Carlos

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45:05

Episode 9 - Leylah Annie Fernandez

Match Point Canada ·

2023/03/13

She's a US Open finalist, two-time WTA singles winner, and has been ranked as high as 13th in the world! 20-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez connects with Mike and Ben from beautiful Indian Wells, California as she competes at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. We discuss why she loves the place dubbed Tennis Paradise, the challenge of facing Iga Swiatek, adding elements to her game, how she stays in touch with her younger sister. Meantime, we look in on all the action unfolding at the unofficial fifth

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49:43

Episode 8 - Malivai Washington

Match Point Canada ·

2023/03/06

He was a Wimbledon finalist in 1996, captured four ATP singles titles, represented the US at the Olympics, and reached a career high ranking of no. 11. American tennis great MaliVai Washington is our special guest this week! He discusses some of his memorable career highlights, and how he still impacts youth today with his foundation in Jacksonville. We break down a third consecutive title from Daniil Medvedev, who claimed a victory in Dubai, the first loss on the season from Novak Djokovic, and the

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Episode 7 - Christopher Eubanks

Match Point Canada ·

2023/02/28

He was a standout star at Georgia Tech - now he's rising up the ranks of the ATP. American tennis player Christopher Eubanks joins Match Point Canada to discuss his strong run of good results, approach to life as a touring professional, what he took from the college tennis experience, and love of sports rivalries. Meantime, Ben and Mike break down all the action over the last couple weeks, with consecutive titles from Daniil Medvedev, an incredible run from Barbora Krejcikova, Iga Swiatek's

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33:18

Episode 6 - Black History Month, Abu Dhabi + Doha,...

Match Point Canada ·

2023/02/13

On our sixth episode of 2023, we acknowledge the importance of Black History Month, looking back at some of the great champions of the sport. Ben reflects on American James Blake, while Mike recalls the great career of Zina Garrison. In Abu Dhabi, Belinda Bencic notched her second title of 2023, while Zheng Qinwen continues to her rise up the rankings. On the men's side Yu Wibing stunned Denis Shapovalov in Dallas, while Felix Auger-Aliassime is set to defend his first ever title in a deep field

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Episode 5 - Bianca Andreescu

Match Point Canada ·

2023/02/06

She is the 2019 US Open champion, former top 5 player, and currently the highest ranked Canadian on the women's tour. Missisauga's Bianca Andreescu returns to Match Point Canada this week, as she catches up with Ben and Mike from the Thailand Open! Andreescu discusses her mindset for 2023, the new coaching team she's added, her busy schedule, and thoughts on the Netflix series, Break Point. Meantime, Ben and Mike break down action from the Thailand Open, a run from Vasek Pospisil, action that lies

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27:31

Episode 4 - 2023 Australian Open Recap

Match Point Canada ·

2023/01/30

Our first tennis major of 2023 is officially in the books! The Australian Open has come and gone, as the women's field crowned a first time major champion in Aryna Sabalenka. Novak Djokovic seized a record 10th title in Melbourne, and 22nd major overall. We look back at all the storylines from the event, and take a peak at what's to come on the circuit this week. Enjoy!

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