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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 1 - Rennae Stubbs and Canada's ATP Cup crown

Match Point Canada ·

2022/01/10

It was an historic win for Team Canada! Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov led the Canadians to a first career ATP Cup victory in Sydney, defeating Spain in the final. We recap the massive international title for the country. Our guest this week is non other than former doubles champion and six-time slam winner, Rennae Stubbs. The coach and ESPN commentator helps us break down the saga between world no. 1 Novak Djokovic and Australia. We also look around the tours at all the events across

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13:49

Exclusive Interview with Leylah Annie Fernandez

Match Point Canada ·

2022/01/05

The U.S. Open finalist is back! 19 year-old Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez has officially kicked off her 2022 season on the WTA, and joins Match Point Canada for a special chat. Fernandez is coming off a career year in 2021 - she won her maiden WTA title at the Monterrey Open in March, helped guide Canada past Serbia in Billie Jean King Cup, and had an historic run at Flushing Meadows, making the finals of the U.S. Open by beating three separate top 10 players. Mike of Match Point Canada chats

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77:24

Episode 44 - 2021 Season Recap featuring Tennis...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/12/31

We have arrived at our end of season recap! We look back at some of the great moments of 2021 in both the WTA and ATP, as we share with you our favourite matches, Canadian moments, tournaments, and players in another incredible year of tennis. We're also joined by Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey as he gives his perspective on the season in the country, and his hopes for 2022, and share details on an exciting fundraising campaign. Thanks to all of our listeners throughout 2021 and have a Happy

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19:34

Interview with Canadian tennis player Liam Draxl

Match Point Canada ·

2021/12/28

Canadian tennis player Liam Draxl joins Ben Lewis of Match Point Canada for a wide-ranging interview on his promising young career. The 20-year-old native of Newmarket, Ontario is coming off his first career ITF singles titles in Mexico, and has moved up to 611 in the ATP rankings. He is also coming off an outstanding collegiate season at Kentucky. Draxl was named the ITF National Player of the Year after his sophomore campaign, compiling a 25-3 record in singles. Have a listen!

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Episode 43 - Felix Auger-Aliassime

Match Point Canada ·

2021/12/13

He is the highest ranked Canadian singles player on the tour! World no. 11 Felix Auger-Aliassime is our special guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as we recap his great 2021 campaign that featured a Wimbledon quarterfinals run, a trip to the U.S. Open semifinals, two singles finals, and a debut in the top 10. He looks at areas of his game where he hopes to improve and focus on for the upcoming season. We also share the latest WTA and ATP news, including a new coaching hire from

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12:39

Exclusive Interview with Frank Dancevic

Match Point Canada ·

2021/11/27

He's a former world no. 65 in singles and is the captain of Canada's Davis Cup team presented by Sobey's. Canadian and Niagara Falls native Frank Dancevic joins Ben of Match Point Canada for a special interview from Madrid, Spain as the team competes in the Davis Cup Finals and gets set to face Kazakhstan. Enjoy!

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32:48

Episode 42 - Davis Cup Finals Preview with Brayden...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/11/25

The last time they competed, they produced an historic run to the finals in 2019! The Davis Cup Finals are set to begin from Madrid, Spain as Canada will compete in Group B against Kazakhstan and Sweden. Canadian tennis player and team member Brayden Schnur joins us on Match Point Canada this week to discuss the country's chances this week without Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, how the group will embrace the role of the underdog, and how he's feeling about his tennis. We also preview

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Episode 41 - WTA and ATP Finals recap with Nina Pantic

Match Point Canada ·

2021/11/22

Garbine Muguruza captured the WTA Finals from Guadalajara, while Alexander Zverev won the ATP Finals from Turin. Nina Pantic of Universal Tennis joins us to recap the end of year tournaments, discuss progress of the top Canadians, and chat about the growing Universal Tennis platform. We also deliver our film review of King Richard, and cover the latest developments involving Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.

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Episode 40 - Ariana Arsenault

Match Point Canada ·

2021/11/15

Canadian collegiate tennis player Ariana Arsenault is our guest on Match Point Canada this week! The 19-year-old player recently transferred from Georgia to Auburn as she develops her career. We also look back at a finals appearance from Denis Shapovalov at the Stockholm Open, discuss action from the WTA and ATP Finals, Carlos Alcaraz's dominance at the Next Gen event, and check in with news from the Davis Cup. All of that and more on our latest edition of Match Point Canada!

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Episode 39 - Alexis Galarneau and the Paris Masters

Match Point Canada ·

2021/11/08

He's just 22 years of age and already inside the top 350 of the rankings. Canadian tennis player Alexis Galarneau is our guest on Match Point Canada this week! He reflects on his collegiate career at N.C. State, tells us about touring life as a professional, and also answers some rapid fire questions. We recap an historic 37th Masters 1000 title and YE #1 ranking from Novak Djokovic, accomplished at the Paris Masters as he beat Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling final. We also analyze Canada's

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Carol Zhao from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Match Point Canada ·

2021/11/02

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals are underway from Prague! Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada chats with tennis player Carol Zhao, who's representing Canada as they compete for victory at the team competition. Enjoy!

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Rebecca Marino from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals

Match Point Canada ·

2021/11/01

Lead singles player Rebecca Marino speaks with Match Point Canada ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals from Prague.

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Episode 38 - BJK Cup Preview with Sylvain Bruneau and...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/10/29

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals from Prague are now upon us! We preview the upcoming event for Team Canada, who gets set to compete against France and the Russian Tennis Federation in Group A. We chat with tennis coach and interim Captain Sylvain Bruneau, and also speak with former Canadian player, Fed Cup participant, and coach/analyst Marie-Eve Pelletier. Enjoy!

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