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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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30:18

Episode 33 - Abigail Johnson

Match Point Canada ·

2022/10/17

It's his second career ATP title! Felix Auger-Aliassime was champion in Florence at the Firenze Open. Our guest this week is Abigail Johnson, a tennis commentator's whose work has been on Tennis TV, BBC, Wimbledon, Amazon Prime, AO Radio, and much more! We discuss her experiences in the commentator's booth, watching Denis Shapovalov up close, and what's in store for the rest of 2022. We also take a glimpse at the WTA1000 in Guadalajara and get set for the final leg of the season. Enjoy!

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Episode 32 - Vasek Pospisil

Match Point Canada ·

2022/10/12

He's a former top 25 player, a Wimbledon champion in doubles, and one of Canada's strongest on the international stage! Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil joins us on Match Point Canada to reflect on his 2022 season, his recent stretch of strong form, playing for Canada's Davis Cup squad, and his challenges against The Big 3. We also look at recent ATP action and two consecutive titles from Novak Djokovic, a resurgent Barbora Krejcikova, and a packed field at the WTA San Diego Open. All of that

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Episode 31 - 2022 Laver Cup recap

Match Point Canada ·

2022/09/26

His storied career has officially come to an end. Roger Federer played his final professional match from the Laver Cup, alongside rival Rafael Nadal in doubles. We look back at that iconic moment, reflect on a first victory for Team World, a huge win from Felix Auger-Aliassime, and much more on the event. Meantime, Ottawa's Gaby Dabrowski captured a second straight doubles title in as many weeks. All of that and more on our latest edition of Match Point Canada.

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Episode 30 - Roger Federer's retirement with...

Match Point Canada ·

2022/09/19

He is one of the greatest of all time and a global sporting icon. 41-year-old Roger Federer is set to retire after a long and illustrious career in the game. New York Times writer and author of a book on Federer, 'The Master', joins us to discuss his incredible journey in tennis. Meantime, we recap Canada's impressive week at Davis Cup, a title from Gaby Dabrowski in Chennai, and how the other Canadians fared in WTA action! Enjoy.

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10:13

Interview with Gabriel Diallo

Match Point Canada ·

2022/09/16

He's a fast rising Canadian on the ATP circuit. 20-year-old Montreal native Gabriel Diallo joins Ben of Match Point Canada as a member of the team's Davis Cup Finals squad. Diallo has enjoyed a breakout summer on the ATP, winning his first Challenger title at the Granby National Bank Championships. We speak to him about his game, the opportunity to represent Canada at Davis Cup, and his future goals. Enjoy!

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Interview with Alexis Galarneau

Match Point Canada ·

2022/09/13

23-year-old Canadian Alexis Galarneau is set to represent Canada's squad at the Davis Cup Finals from Valencia, Spain. Canada has landed in Group B alongside Serbia, Spain, and South Korea. We chat with Galarneau about his busy and impressive summer of tennis, life as a touring professional, and the Davis Cup experience. Enjoy!

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Episode 29 - 2022 US Open recap

Match Point Canada ·

2022/09/12

Our grand slam tennis calendar is officially complete! The 2022 US Open has wrapped from Flushing Meadows, crowning two new champions. Poland's Iga Swiatek collected her third career grand slam title and first in New York, winning the women's singles crown, while Spain's Carlos Alcaraz ascended to the top of the men's game by winning the men's title, his first ever major victory. We look back on the great two weeks and recap our favourite moments, and also get ready for Canada's Davis Cup Finals

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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