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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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62:33

Episode 17 - Steve Weissman + Roland Garros Preview...

Match Point Canada ·

2022/05/22

He's become a staple on the desk of the Tennis Channel! Talented broadcaster Steve Weissman joins Match Point Canada for a special interview to discuss his career in the sport, his passion for playing, and the opportunities to work alongside legends of the game. Meantime, we have a full Roland Garros preview! Commentator Abigail Johnson fills in as co-host to breakdown all the action in the men's and women's singles fields at the 2022 French Open. We also discuss a few must watch matches, and

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59:18

Episode 16 - Rob Koenig

Match Point Canada ·

2022/05/17

He carved out a great career in doubles, and is now one of the most recognizable voices and commentators in tennis broadcasting! South Africa's Rob Koenig joins us on this week's episode of Match Point Canada to discuss his career, passion for tennis, how he entered the realm in broadcasting, and why he approaches it with a unique style. Meanwhile, we look back at action from the Italian Open with an historic 38th Masters 1000 win from Novak Djokovic, and a fifth consecutive title from Iga

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31:09

Episode 15 - 2022 Madrid Open

Match Point Canada ·

2022/05/10

Gaby Dabrowski and Giuliana Olmos were doubles champions, Carlos Alcaraz set more history with a big trophy, and Ons Jabeur won the biggest title of her career! We check back on all the entertaining action from the Madrid Open, get ready for the action in Rome, and review how the Canadians have fared on the clay. We also wish a happy retirement to two-time slam finalist Kevin Anderson! All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada.

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47:09

Episode 14 - Erin Routliffe

Match Point Canada ·

2022/04/25

She's a dual citizen of New Zealand and Canada, and a top 30 presence in women's doubles! Erin Routliffe joins us as a guest on Match Point Canada, discussing her fascinating upbringing in the sport, her ties to Canada and Caledon, Ontario and how she has carved out a strong career on the doubles circuit. Meantime, we look back at another title from Iga Swiatek, Bianca Andreescu's season debut, Carlos Alcaraz's win in Barcelona, and a victory for Andrey Rublev. We also discuss Wimbledon's decision

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6:16

Special Interview with Bianca Andreescu

Match Point Canada ·

2022/04/20

Bibi is back! Canadian Bianca Andreescu is competing again for the first time since October 2021, as she's in action from the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. Andreescu chats with Mike and Ben about her layoff, feeling physically and mentally refreshed, and taking a process oriented approach in 2022. Enjoy!

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56:13

Episode 13 - Andreea Prisacariu

Match Point Canada ·

2022/04/19

It's a jam packed episode of Match Point Canada! We look back at Canada's big win over Latvia at Billie Jean King Cup, a Masters 1000 title from Stefanos Tsitsipas at Monte Carlo, and the upcoming return of Bianca Andreescu. Meantime, Romanian tennis player Andreea Prisacariu, who delighted fans with her hilarious Billie Jean King Cup player's speech, joins us for a special interview on the show! All of that and more on the latest MPC.

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10:13

Interview with Francoise Abanda

Match Point Canada ·

2022/04/15

She's been ranked as high as #111 in the world in singles and has proudly represented the Canadian flag in international play with great success throughout her career! Montreal's Francoise Abanda speaks with Mike of Match Point Canada for a special interview ahead of Canada's qualifer against Latvia at the Billie Jean King Cup from Vancouver, BC. Abanda is joined on the roster by Leylah Annie Fernandez, Rebecca Marino, Carol Zhao, and Gaby Dabrowski. Enjoy!

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9:28

Exclusive Interview with Heidi El Tabakh

Match Point Canada ·

2022/04/14

She is a former WTA player and current captain of the Team Canada's Billie Jean King Cup squad. Heidi El Tabakh joins Ben of Match Point Canada for a special interview ahead of Canada's pivotal tie against Latvia in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers. The two countries will square off from Vancouver April 15-16. Enjoy!

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67:23

Episode 12 - Mike Cation

Match Point Canada ·

2022/04/11

We are back with another episode of Match Point Canada! Our special guest this week is tennis broadcaster and co-host of the Behind the Racquet podcast, Mike Cation. He shares his experiences and stories working the ATP Challenger circuit and covering post match interviews in Miami and Acapulco. Meantime, the clay court swing is well underway! We preview the Monte Carlo Masters, the return of Novak Djokovic, and share the latest news and notes on Canadians Genie Bouchard and Bianca

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35:35

Episode 11 - 2022 Miami Open recap

Match Point Canada ·

2022/04/04

The newest WTA world number one is a champion in Miami! Iga Swiatek continued her incredible 2022 campaign by winning the Sunshine Double with a title at the Miami Open. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest champion in the tournament's history, winning the men's crown. Listen to Ben and Mike break down all the action from the 2022 Miami Open and gear up for the impending clay season. We also share some Canadian news and notes. All of that and more on the latest Match Point Canada!

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58:22

Episode 10 - Rob Steckley and Ash Barty's retirement

Match Point Canada ·

2022/03/28

He's one of the most charismatic tennis coaches in the sport! Canadian Rob Steckley returns for another episode of Match Point Canada as he updates us on his active coaching career, including his continued work with promising junior Kayla Cross. We also react to world no. 1 Ash Barty's sudden retirement at the age of 25, and check in on the Miami Open through one week of action. Enjoy!

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Episode 9 - 2022 Indian Wells Recap with Blair Henley

Match Point Canada ·

2022/03/22

Two weeks have come and gone in the desert! Iga Swiatek captured a third career WTA1000 and her maiden title at the BNP Paribas Open, while Taylor Fritz became the first American to win the singles trophy at Indian Wells since 2001. Host and reporter Blair Henley joins us on the latest episode of Match Point Canada to look back at all the exciting moments from the unofficial fifth major. We also review the performances from the Canadians, gear up for the Miami Open, and have a signed Karolina

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Episode 8 - Leylah Annie and Bianca Jolie Fernandez

Match Point Canada ·

2022/03/07

It's her second career WTA singles title, and in the same place as her maiden win! Leylah Annie Fernandez was champion at the Monterrey Open, defeating Camila Osorio in a thrilling final to capture the title. The Canadian and her sister Bianca Jolie also competed in doubles, and BOTH joined Match Point Canada for an exclusive interview! We also discuss Canada's results in Davis Cup, storylines ahead of Indian Wells, and give details on a contest featuring a signed Karolina Pliskova tennis

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63:31

Episode 7 - Prakash Amritraj

Match Point Canada ·

2022/02/28

He's a former professional player, presenter for Tennis Channel, fitness enthusiast, and actor and producer! The always lively Prakash Amritraj is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada. We tackle a number of big storylines including Rafael Nadal's dominance, Daniil Medvedev taking world number one, the great 2022 from Felix Auger-Aliassime, and what to expect from the women's field moving forward. Meanwhile, Stephen Boughton of The Slice steps in as a special guest co-host for Mike

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41:43

Episode 6 - Carol Zhao

Match Point Canada ·

2022/02/22

She's a former junior grand slam champion in doubles and reached a career high of #131 in 2018. Canadian tennis player Carol Zhao joins us on Match Point Canada, after recently winning an ITF doubles title from Mexico! Meantime, we break down a second consecutive ATP singles final from Felix Auger-Aliassime, who finished runner-up in Marseille. We also officially begin the Tennis Canada bracket Challenge with the WTA Qatar Total Energies Open, and also look ahead to action in Acapulco and Dubai,

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48:52

Episode 5 - Felix's first singles title and an...

Match Point Canada ·

2022/02/15

In his ninth final, Felix Auger-Aliassime won his first career ATP singles title! We recap the special week from Felix at the Rotterdam Open and his milestone victory. We also check in for an interview with Canadian Vasek Pospisil from the Dallas Open where he advanced to the quarterfinals, recap another indoor title from Anett Kontaveit, and look ahead to Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup action. We also have an exciting bracket challenge upcoming from Tennis Canada to enter! All of that and more

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12:26

Interview with Canadian juniors Victoria Mboko and...

Match Point Canada ·

2022/02/07

They are just two more young star Canadians in the pipeline! Juniors Victoria Mboko and Kayla Cross earned a runner-up trophy in Melbourne, reaching the finals of the Australian Open in junior girls' doubles. They joined Ben of Match Point Canada to discuss the great result in Australia, goals for 2022 and beyond, aspirations as pros, and we finish with some fun rapid fire questions. Enjoy!

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49:13

Episode 4 - 2022 Australian Open Recap

Match Point Canada ·

2022/01/31

An extraordinary two weeks have come and gone Down Under! We recap the 2022 Australian Open and a monumental and record 21st grand slam title from Rafael Nadal. World no. 1 Ash Barty snapped a 44-year drought, by winning the women's singles crown. We also review all the great storylines in Melbourne, and another pair of great quarterfinal runs from Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov. Enjoy!

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51:20

Episode 3 - Daniela Hantuchova and the 2022...

Match Point Canada ·

2022/01/24

She was an Australian Open singles semifinalist 14 years ago! Former top five player and Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova is our special guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as we catch up with her post-tennis career. We also break down all the men's and women's action in Melbourne from the Australian Open, and look at the surprises and upsets from week one. Enjoy!

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54:34

Episode 2 - 2022 Australian Open Preview featuring...

Match Point Canada ·

2022/01/17

The first slam of the 2022 season is upon us! Action is officially underway in Melbourne at the Australian Open. We give a full preview of the men's and women's field, make our picks to win it, and discuss why Novak Djokovic isn't here to defend his title. We also chat with world no. 23 and five time WTA singles winner, Belinda Bencic! Enjoy

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