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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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All Episodes

43:18

Episode 28 - Amanda Anisimova + 2022 US Open Week 1

Match Point Canada ·

2022/09/05

She is one of the most talented young players in the game today. 20-year-old American Amanda Anisimova is our special guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as she discusses her career highlights and drive to accomplish even more. Meantime, we break down all the action from Week 1 at Flushing Meadows including surprise upsets, Serena Williams' incredible send off, and our top candidates to win the US Open. Enjoy!

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55:41

Episode 27 - 2022 US Open preview featuring Eric...

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/26

He's coaching two of the greatest legends in the history of the game! Eric Hechtman, coach of both Serena and Venus Williams, joins Match Point Canada for a special interview ahead of the US Open. We discuss how he works alongside two of the sport's biggest global stars, his philosophy and outlook on coaching, and what he expects at Flushing Meadows. Meanwhile, we breakdown a full preview of the men's and women's field at the US Open, and analyze the chances of Canadians. Enjoy!

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44:11

Episode 26 - Kayla Cross and Cincinnati recap

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/22

We're back with another episode of Match Point Canada! Canadian junior Kayla Cross is our guest as she details her experiences competing at NBO Toronto and the progress of her professional career. We recap surprise titles from Borna Coric and Caroline Garcia at the Western & Southern Open from Cincinnati, check in on the action from the Vancouver Open, and offer early picks for the US Open from Flushing Meadows which is just one week away. All of that and more on our latest edition of MPC!

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43:15

NBO Day 7 - Tournament Wrap up + NBO Ball Crew

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/15

A week has come and gone from NBO 22! It's our final daily podcast from the grounds of the National Bank Open as we wrap up an incredible tournament and look back at a title from Simona Halep, and our favourite matches, moments, interviews, and highlights from the week. We also chat with a couple members of the NBO Ball crew, and give our recap of the Canadian performances in both Toronto and Montreal. Enjoy!

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20:45

NBO Day 6 featuring Maria Sakkari

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/13

She is the third ranked player in the world and a two-time slam semifinalist. Greece star Maria Sakkari is our special guest on Match Point Canada for today's Day 6 episode from the grounds of the National Bank Open. Meantime, we've now reached the semifinals stage of the event as Simona Halep continues to play well. Gaby Dabrowski is still thriving in doubles!

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30:33

NBO Day 5 featuring Simona Halep

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/12

She's one of the most experienced players on tour! Two-time grand slam singles champion Simona Halep is our special guest on our Day 5 episode from the National Bank Open in Toronto. Meanwhile, we've seen plenty of shock upsets on the grounds of the NBO, as Iga Swiatek suffered a surprise exit, while Bianca Andreescu's tournament came to an end. We cover all the action and preview the quarterfinals ahead on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

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36:29

NBO Day 4 featuring Yulia Putintseva

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/11

She is one of the most intense competitors on the WTA circuit! Match Point Canada lands an exclusive interview with Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva on Day 4 of the National Bank Open. Meantime, we look back at Serena's final match in Toronto, Bianca advancing, a tough loss for Leylah, and what's to come on a great round of 16 lineup!

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27:08

NBO Day 3 featuring Belinda Bencic

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/10

Is she the greatest of all time? The iconic legend Serena Williams has announced she will be retiring later this summer, and continues on here from the National Bank Open in Toronto. Our guest this week is her next opponent - Swiss star, Belinda Bencic! Bencic is a former 2015 champion in Canada and gold medalist in singles in Tokyo. We also look at all the action ahead, victories from Bianca Andreescu and Leylah + sister Bianca Jolie in doubles! All of that and more on our latest episode of Match

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24:41

NBO Day 2 featuring Bianca Andreescu

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/09

She is a US Open champion - and she has returned to Match Point Canada! Our good friend Bianca Andreescu is back for a conversation on the podcast, as she discusses a return to back home to play the National Bank Open. We also touch on her new mental health initiative, cover rapid fire questions, and a tough opening round match ahead with Daria Kasatkina. Meantime, we look back at a great first win of 2022 from Serena Williams, and the full order of play ahead for the Tuesday from NBO

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30:40

NBO Day 1 featuring Marie Bouzkova

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/08

The 2022 National Bank Open presented by Rogers is officially underway! Main draw action is set to begin as Ben and Mike preview a deep women's field that features 19 of the top 20 women's players and marks a return from Serena and Venus Williams. Our guest on the Day 1 episode is Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova, who's come through qualifying to reach the main draw, and is a former semifinalist here in Toronto three seasons ago. We also preview all of the terrific matches to watch on the Monday,

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30:40

NBO Day 1 - Marie Bouzkova

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/08

The 2022 National Bank Open presented by Rogers is officially underway! Main draw action is set to begin as Ben and Mike preview a deep women's field that features 19 of the top 20 women's players and marks a return from Serena and Venus Williams. Our guest on the Day 1 episode is Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova, who's come through qualifying to reach the main draw, and is a former semifinalist here in Toronto three seasons ago. We also preview all of the terrific matches to watch on the Monday,

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11:00

NBO Pre-tournament interview with Karl Hale

Match Point Canada ·

2022/08/06

The National Bank Open presented by Rogers is officially upon us! NBO Tournament Director Karl Hale joins Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada for a special interview to look ahead to all of the action in Toronto. Enjoy!

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53:47

Episode 25 - Sharon Fichman

Match Point Canada ·

2022/07/25

She's a four-time WTA doubles champion and has been ranked as high as no. 21! Canadian doubles player and broadcaster Sharon Fichman returns to Match Point Canada as she discusses her recovery process from injury, a magical 2021 season alongside Giuliana Olmos, and her plans to again return to the sport. We also cover the latest action around the circuit as Serena and Venus Williams both accept wild cards to the National Bank Open in Toronto, Naomi Osaka splits with her coach, the Big 4 confirm

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35:05

Episode 24 - Wimbledon 2022 recap with James Gray

Match Point Canada ·

2022/07/11

Two weeks have come and gone at the All England Club! We look back on the action from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships which featured a fourth consecutive title from Novak Djokovic and 21st major overall, and a first time slam winner in Elena Rybakina. Sports journalist for I News and Love Tennis Podcast host James Gray is our guest this week as we breakdown all the key storylines and look ahead to the summer swing. PLUS, you have one more chance to win a copy of Bianca Andreescu's book, Bibi's

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35:09

Episode 23 - Wimbledon 2022 Week 1 Recap

Match Point Canada ·

2022/07/04

We are through our first week of action from the Wimbledon Championships. Mike and Ben break down all the action from the All England Club as they eye a possible final between Djokovic and Nadal, disappointment from Canadians, performances from Serena and Venus, Iga's streak coming to an end, and who the favourites are now out of the women's field. Plus, we also have Bianca Andreescu's book 'Bibi's Got Game' available for a lucky listener! All of that and more on our latest episode of Match

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48:20

Episode 22 - 2022 Wimbledon Preview with Christopher...

Match Point Canada ·

2022/06/27

The third major of the tennis calendar has arrived! The 2022 WImbledon Championships begin from the All England Club and we break down all the upcoming action in both the men's and women's fields. NY Times Correspondent and author of the book 'The Master', Christopher Clarey stops by to review some of the top storylines from this year's edition of Wimbledon. We also break down a finals run from Bianca Andreescu this past week, what Canadians are capable of, and who are favourites for the event are

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45:29

Episode 21 - Tumaini Carayol and the Grass Court season

Match Point Canada ·

2022/06/20

He's one of the sport's very best writers! Tumaini Carayol of The Guardian joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada to tackle all of the storylines in the short grass court season. We discuss Matteo Berrettini's dominance, the return of Serena Williams, performances of the Canadians, and who are top contenders are on the surface. Enjoy!

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28:55

Episode 20 - Carson Branstine

Match Point Canada ·

2022/06/13

She's a Canadian-American tennis player and former junior slam winner in doubles! Carson Branstine returns to Match Point Canada for an exclusive chat with Mike McIntyre about her collegiate career at Texas A&M and her goals and aspirations in the sport. Branstine won both the French Open and Australian Open junior doubles titles alongside Bianca Andreescu in 2017, and reached a career high singles ranking of #468.

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27:37

Episode 19 - 2022 Roland Garros Recap

Match Point Canada ·

2022/06/05

Rafael Nadal claimed an historic 14th French Open title. Iga Swiatek stretched her winning streak to 25 matches with a second Roland Garros crown. We breakdown the two weeks of action in Paris and look back at the history achieved from Rafa and Iga, analyze performances from the Canadians, look at the outcomes that surprises, and get set for the grass court swing. All of that and more on the latest episode of Match Point Canada!

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24:36

Episode 18 - 2022 Roland Garros Mid Tournament Report

Match Point Canada ·

2022/05/30

We're through one week of action on the red dirt in Paris! We check in on all the action at 2022 Roland Garros as Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez has reached the quarterfinals in Paris for the first time in her career. We also look at who could possibly stop Iga Swiatek, break down results from Felix and Denis, and get set for career showdown #59 between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Enjoy!

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