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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

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Episode 27 - Wimbledon 2021 recap with Nina Pantic

Match Point Canada ·

2021/07/12

Two world number ones prevailed at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. Novak Djokovic delivered a record-tying 20th major title and sixth crown from Wimbledon, defeating Matteo Berrettini in the final. Australia's Ash Barty won her second grand slam in singles, topping Karolina Pliskova. Freelance reporter for Universal Tennis Nina Pantic joins us to recap all of the action from the All England Club. We also discuss breakthrough Canadian performances from Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime,

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Episode 26 - Wimbledon Week 1 with Eleanor Crooks and...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/07/04

We are through one week of action at the All England Club! Tennis correspondent for PA, Eleanor Crooks joins us to break down the first week of action at the Wimbledon Championships. Two Canadians still stand in the draw in Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime. We check in with shoe expert Zach Thomas as he explains all the slips and slides we've seen on the grass court surface so far. Plus, we have yet another giveaway from ON Running, with an opportunity to win the Roger Federer Advantage

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Episode 25 - 2021 Wimbledon Preview with Game To Love

Match Point Canada ·

2021/06/28

The third grand slam of the tennis season is upon us, as the 2021 Wimbledon Championships are getting underway from the All England Club. Ben and JG of the Game To Love tennis podcast are our guests on this week's episode as we break down all the action that lies ahead on the grass, select some dark horses, and assess the chances of every Canadian in singles. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

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Episode 24 - Grass Court Swing with Blair Henley

Match Point Canada ·

2021/06/21

The dynamic, charismatic and always funny tennis host Blair Henley joins us for another edition of Match Point Canada! We break down the grass court season as it begins to unfold, assess chances of legends Roger Federer and Serena Williams, and examine why Novak Djokovic is an overwhelming favourite. We also take a look at what the Canadians can do on the surface, why to expect the unexpected on the women's side, and discuss Naomi Osaka's withdrawal. Enjoy!

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Episode 23 - 2021 Roland Garros Recap

Match Point Canada ·

2021/06/14

The 2021 French Open has come and gone! We have a full recap of Roland Garros, which featured a 19th grand slam title from world number one Novak Djokovic, and a maiden major from Barbora Krejcikova. We also discuss a third loss from Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas' major final, the surprise upsets across the women's field, and how the Canadians fared. Meantime, Felix Auger-Aliassime reached his eighth career ATP final, making a run in Stuttgart. We get you set for the full grass-court

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Episode 22 - Mary Joe Fernandez and Roland Garros Week 1

Match Point Canada ·

2021/06/06

It's another jam packed episode of Match Point Canada. Former French Open finalist and world no. 4 in both singles and doubles, Mary Joe Fernandez is our special guest on this week's episode. We look back at special moments of her career, Iga Swiatek's ability on the clay, Olympics, the emergence of Canadian tennis, and the longevity of Roger Federer and Serena Williams. We also give a full recap of week one action from Roland Garros, discuss the Naomi Osaka fallout, and reveal what we got right

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Episode 21 - Roland Garros Preview and Jennifer Bishop

Match Point Canada ·

2021/05/31

The 2021 French Open is officially underway, and we have a full preview available on Match Point Canada. We take a look at the favourites in the men's and women's fields, offer our darkhorse picks, and assess the chances of Canadians. Meantime, guest Jennifer Bishop joins us and shares details on Tennis Canada's new Gender Equality Strategy. The new initiative is aimed at creating new opportunities for women and girls in tennis. Enjoy!

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Episode 20 - Rebecca Marino

Match Point Canada ·

2021/05/26

She's a former world no. 38 on the WTA, two time Tennis Canada Female Player of the Year, and one of the most respected veterans in the game! Rebecca Marino joins us on our latest episode of Match Point Canada as she discusses navigating tour life in 2021, her strong beginning to the season, and highlights some of her main goals. We also break down the latest injury news involving Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov, and look at Roland Garros qualifying. Enjoy!

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Interview with Bianca Andreescu

Match Point Canada ·

2021/05/24

In a special bonus episode of Match Point Canada, we catch up with Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu as she competes at the WTA Internationaux de Strasbourg in France. Enjoy!

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Episode 18 - Nick Monroe and the Italian Open

Match Point Canada ·

2021/05/17

It's a jam packed episode of Match Point Canada. American doubles player and Tennis Channel analyst, Nick Monroe is our guest on this week's episode. He discusses his move to doubles full time, pro success in his 30s, playing college, and the prospects of top Canadians. We recap all of the action from the Italian Open including big singles titles from Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek, plus Canadian Sharon Fichman's women's doubles crown with partner Giuliana Olmos. We also get set for Roger Federer's

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Episode 17 - Carol Zhao and the Madrid Open

Match Point Canada ·

2021/05/10

She's a former Australian Open junior champion in doubles and was previously the top Canadian ranked women's player! Canadian Carol Zhao joins us on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as she discusses her return to the tour from injury, competing at the Billie Jean King Cup, and her short and longer term goals. Meantime, we recap all the action and titles from Aryna Sabalenka and Matteo Berrettini at the Madrid Open, preview what lies ahead in Rome, and announce our winner of the On

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Episode 16 - Nadal Reigns Supreme in Barcelona + the...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/04/26

It's a special episode of Match Point Canada! This week we're joined by podiatrist and tennis shoe expert and aficionado Zach Thomas - he discusses the new Roger Federer On shoe, as we announce a very special giveaway for one lucky listener! Meantime, Rafael Nadal captured a 12th career crown from the Barcelona Open, Matteo Berrettini delivered in Belgrade, and world no. 1 Ash Barty won her third WTA title of the season in Stuttgart. We recap all the action on tour, and also provide an important

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Episode 15 - Billie Jean King Cup recap with Caroline...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/04/18

Team Canada delivered a playoff tie victory of Serbia at the Billie Jean King Cup to move into qualifiers for 2022! To recap the performance, Caroline Cameron of Sportsnet joins us as we discuss the great showing of Leylah Fernandez, Rebecca Marino's amazing story, and Canada's prospects on the international stage moving forward. We also recap a big title in Monte Carlo from Stefanos Tsitsipas, surprise losses from Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. We also discuss new COVID-19 restrictions

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Episode 14 - Billie Jean King Cup Captain Heidi El...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/04/12

Team Canada gets set for a crucial Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie this week against Serbia. Canada will feature Leylah Fernandez, Rebecca Marino, Sharon Fichman, and Carol Zhao in the tie. We speak with captain of the team Heidi El Tabakh on her expectations, the importance of Leylah Fernandez, and the opportunity that lies ahead for the group. We recap the Volvo Car Open from Charleston, give the latest French Open news, and get set for the first Masters 1000 event on clay of the season from

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Episode 13 - Bianca Andreescu's finals run in Miami...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/04/05

Bianca Andreescu reached the fifth final of her career, falling in the title match in Miami to Ash Barty. We recap the terrific run from Andreescu, and what lies ahead on the clay. Brett Connors, co-host of Advantage Connors podcast, and son to the legendary Jimmy Connors joins us to discuss some tennis, betting on Bianca, and his life and career. We also look back at the men's field and a first Masters 1000 crown from Hubert Hurkacz. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point

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Episode 12 - Noah Rubin and the 2021 Miami Open

Match Point Canada ·

2021/03/30

He's a former Wimbledon junior singles champion and current ATP pro. American Noah Rubin is a guest on this week's Match Point Canada as he discusses some great moments of his career and also gives insight into his Behind the Racquet platform. We talk all things Miami Open as Canadian Bianca Andreescu produces her biggest win of the season and we head into the second week of action. All of that and much more on the latest episode of Match Point Canada!

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Episode 11 - Leylah Fernandez's maiden title and...

Match Point Canada ·

2021/03/22

Canadian Leylah Fernandez earned her maiden WTA title at the Monterrey Open from Mexico! We recap the incredible week and achievement from the 18 year-old, as she continues to rapidly rise in the WTA rankings, and also take a look at the women's field in Miami. Guest George Bellshaw of Metro UK also joins the program to look back at the men's action from Dubai, chime in on a best of 5 debate, examine what to expect from the Miami Open, and give his take on Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger

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Episode 10 - Daniela Hantuchova

Match Point Canada ·

2021/03/15

She was a former world number five, a four time grand slam champion in mixed doubles, and a two time winner at Indian Wells. Tennis star Daniela Hantuchova joins on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as we discuss her new Real DNA Podcast, moments in her terrific career, and some of the players she loves watching. We also go in depth on Genie Bouchard's run to the finals in Guadalajara, Mexico, the return of Roger Federer, action in Dubai, and much more. Enjoy!

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Episode 9 - Rob Steckley and Dave Seminara

Match Point Canada ·

2021/03/08

He's been a coach to great players like Lucie Safarova, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Denis Shapovalov and many more. Former Canadian player and coach Rob Steckley joins us on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as we analyze his approach to the art of coaching and how he connects with players. We also gain insight on some of the young Canadian talents, including Shapovalov, who he has worked with directly. We also speak to freelance journalist Dave Seminara, author of the new book 'Footsteps of

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Episode 8 - Australian Open recap with Courtney Nguyen

Match Point Canada ·

2021/02/22

Our first grand slam of the tennis season is now in the books! The 2021 Australian Open has come and gone, with Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic both capturing singles majors Down Under. To recap all of the action from the women's side, we're joined by premiere journalist and WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen, as we delve into Naomi Osaka's rapid ascent, what unfolded these past two weeks, play from the Canadians, and much more. We also look back at a record ninth title in Melbourne from Novak Djokovic,

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