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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

54:13

Episode 6 - Victoria Mboko & Shapovalov's big title

Match Point Canada ·

2025/02/11

It was a big week for Canadian tennis...Denis Shapovalov secured the biggest title of his career by winning the Dallas Open! Meanwhile, 18-year-old Victoria Mboko has started the year an incredible 17-0 with three ITF titles. On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, Mike catches up with Mboko to discuss her rise up the rankings and development as she closes in on the top 200. Ben and Mike break down Shapovalov's incredible run in Dallas as he toppled three top 10 players, Carlos Alcaraz's

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Episode 5 - Davis Cup Recap & Vasek's Goodbye

Match Point Canada ·

2025/02/04

They came up just short in Davis Cup!Hungary fought past Canada 3-2 in Davis Cup Qualifiers from Montreal to advance to the Group Stage. Hosts Ben and Mike breakdown the action from the weekend including Vasek Pospisil's retirement from Davis Cup. Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime won his second title of 2025, controversy erupted between Chile and Belgium, and Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic take the court in the WTA this week. All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC! Learn more

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Episode 4 - Australian Open recap with Abigail Johnson

Match Point Canada ·

2025/01/28

The first tennis major of the season is officially in the books!Jannik Sinner defended his crown in Melbourne, while Madison Keys captured a first ever Grand Slam at the 2025 Australian Open. Tennis commentator Abigail Johnson joins hosts Ben and Mike to break down and analyze the two weeks in Australia, what to make of Novak Djokovic and his future, how the Canadians fared and much more. We also take a couple questions in our new mailbag segment, and Canada prepares for a Davis Cup qualifier

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Episode 3 - Australian Open Week 1 with Gill Gross

Match Point Canada ·

2025/01/21

We're through one week of action now in Melbourne.This week on Match Point Canada, Tennis Channel commentator and host Monday Match analysis Gill Gross joins Ben to dissect all the action unfolding at the 2025 Australian Open! It's an upcoming showdown between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner has a clear path, and the emergence of youth was a key takeaway from the opening week. Meanwhile, is Aryna Sabalenka on track to three-peat, or could Iga Swiatek be playing her very best

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55:11

Episode 2 - Australian Open Preview with Daniela...

Match Point Canada ·

2025/01/13

She was a four-time Grand Slam champion in mixed doubles, a 7-time WTA singles winner, and reached a career high of No. 5 in the world.Daniela Hantuchova is back on Match Point Canada as the Happy Slam gets underway in Melbourne! She reflects on career moments in Australia and in doubles, gives her analysis on the field including why Aryna Sabalenka is the player to beat, and discusses Novak Djokovic's coaching partnership with Andy Murray. Hosts Ben and Mike break down the draw at large, look back

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Episode 1 - Belinda Bencic

Match Point Canada ·

2025/01/07

Happy New Year!Match Point Canada is officially back with our first episode of 2025, and thrilled to welcome returning guest Belinda Bencic to the podcast. The gold medallist and 8-time WTA singles winner officially returned to the circuit late last year and has quickly found her form and game as she gears up for the Australian Open. We discuss her return to action, a career spanning generations and facing the Williams sisters, goals for the year, and she also builds her perfect women's

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Feature Interview - Stacey Fung

Match Point Canada ·

2024/12/23

While 2024 is winding down, the latest tennis season is already in full flight. Canadian tennis player Stacey Fung makes her first appearance on Match Point Canada this week as she joins host Ben Lewis to discuss competing for her nation at the upcoming United Cup in Australia. Fung also looks back at her performances this season including a title in Portugal, and talks about the challenges and goals ahead for 2025. Enjoy!

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Feature Interview - Kayla Cross

Match Point Canada ·

2024/12/16

With the tennis season winding down, Mike catches up with another rising young Canadian! He speaks with Kayla Cross, who enjoyed a terrific 2024 campaign, winning the Saskatoon Challenger in singles, and two big doubles crowns at the Edmonton and Calgary National Bank Challengers. She also reached the singles final at the Tevlin Challenger and Granby National Bank Championships. Cross discusses her year, and what she looks to strive for in 2025. Enjoy!

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19:59

Feature Interview - Marina Stakusic

Match Point Canada ·

2024/12/08

She's back on Match Point Canada!Young Canadian Marina Stakusic returns to the podcast this week as she speaks with Mike for a feature interview to discuss her 2024 campaign. Stakusic looks at the positives of her season, elements she's focused on improving going forward, and goals for 2025. Enjoy!

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Episode 40 - 2024 ATP & WTA Awards

Match Point Canada ·

2024/12/04

The tennis season has officially come to a close!Hosts Ben and Mike reconvene this week to break down all the ATP and WTA award nominees for 2024, and debate their selections on Player of the Year, Most Improved, Comeback Player, Newcomer and much more. They also discuss Novak Djokovic's huge hire of Andy Murray as his next coach, a final farewell from Juan Martin del Potro, and Iga Swiatek's doping case. They also make their picks for the best men's and women's moments of the year. All of that and

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20:10

Feature Interview - Liam Draxl

Match Point Canada ·

2024/12/03

Newmarket, Ontario's Liam Draxl returns to Match Point Canada! The 22-year-old Canadian catches up with Ben in a lengthy feature interview as he looks back on his first full season as an ATP pro, the rigours of the Challenger circuit, finding success in doubles and more. We also have signed tennis balls from Draxl for one lucky listener. Enjoy!

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Episode 39 - ATP Finals with Steve Weissman

Match Point Canada ·

2024/11/19

The ATP Finals have officially wrapped up!Tennis Channel host Steve Weissman stops by to speak with Ben about Jannik Sinner's title and massive 2024 campaign, takeaways from his rival Carlos Alcaraz, the consistency and improvement from Taylor Fritz and much more. They also discuss Rafael Nadal's final goodbye upcoming at the Davis Cup Finals and the resurgence of Denis Shapovalov. Meanwhile, there are signed tennis balls from Gabriel Diallo for one lucky listener! Ben also looks back on a tough

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10:59

BJK Cup Finals Feature Interview with Rebecca Marino

Match Point Canada ·

2024/11/16

Rebecca Marino joins Ben on Match Point Canada to discuss her team's squad heading into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals! Marino is joined by Leylah Fernandez, Gabriela Dabrowski, and Marina Stakusic, as the team gets set for action this week. The veteran also discusses her recent success on the WTA, including the biggest title of her career in Midland.

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Episode 38 - WTA Finals recap with Blair Henley

Match Point Canada ·

2024/11/12

The WTA Finals have officially come and gone! Versatile host Blair Henley, who took in the action in Riyadh, joins Ben and Mike to recap the end-of-year championship which featured a first-time win from Coco Gauff, and an electric final against Qinwen Zheng. Meanwhile, Ben and Mike also look back on a huge week for Canadian tennis! Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe notched the doubles crown in Riyadh, while Denis Shapovalov won his second career title at the Belgrade Open, and Rebecca Marino

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Episode 37 - Daniel Nestor

Match Point Canada ·

2024/11/05

He's a 12-time major champion and a former world No. 1 in doubles! Canadian tennis great Daniel Nestor returns to Match Point Canada, on the heels of his recent induction to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and receiving the Order of Sport. Nestor reflects on some of his top career highlights, why he feels he hasn't gotten a spot in the International Tennis Hall of Fame yet, competing against the Bryan Brothers, his variety of doubles partners and more. Hosts Ben and Mike look back at the Paris Masters,

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12:10

Wheelchair Tennis Player Development Pathway - Kai...

Match Point Canada ·

2024/10/28

National Coach Kai Schrameyer returns to Match Point Canada to discuss the exciting new Wheelchair Tennis Player Development Pathway.He also covers recent results from Wheelchair tennis players in Canada, and the significant growth in the sport.

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Episode 36 - Karolina Pliskova

Match Point Canada ·

2024/10/22

She's a 17-time WTA singles winner and two-time Grand Slam finalist! Karolina Pliskova returns to Match Point Canada, as she spoke with Mike from the National Bank Open about her signature weapon, the serve, challenges in staying healthy, tennis in Czech Republic, and future goals. Meanwhile, Canadian Gabriel Diallo enjoyed a breakthrough week, reaching his first career ATP final. Hosts Ben and Mike discuss his huge result, a coaching hire by Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka taking the new No. 1 ranking

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Episode 35 - Remembering Rafa with Christopher Clarey

Match Point Canada ·

2024/10/15

A tennis legend is calling it a career. Rafael Nadal has officially announced his upcoming retirement from tennis at the end of the season, and author and regular guest Christopher Clarey joins Match Point Canada this week to reflect on his incredible career and legacy. Clarey chats with Mike and Ben about the timing of the decision, his meaning to tennis, and expectations for Davis Cup. Meanwhile, the hosts also cover Jannik Sinner's latest title in Shanghai, Aryna Sabalenka's win in Wuhan and her

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Episode 34 - Kader Nouni

Match Point Canada ·

2024/10/08

Referred to as the Barry White of tennis, Match Point Canada welcomes chair umpire Kader Nouni this week! The French tennis official joins the podcast to discuss his evolving role in the chair, the impact of technology in the sport, and how he's often spoken about for his baritone voice. Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down action at the Asian events including titles from Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz, the great rivalry between Carlos and Sinner, action in Shanghai and more. Enjoy!

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Episode 33 - Genie Bouchard

Match Point Canada ·

2024/09/24

She was the first Canadian player to ever reach a Grand Slam singles final!Genie Bouchard returns to Match Point Canada for the first time in a few years, and reflects on great memories including the 10 year anniversary of her run to the Wimbledon finals back in 2014. She also discusses working within the media landscape and what she still has left to give to the game. Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down Carlos Alcaraz's debut at the Laver Cup, and get set for the indoor hard court season with

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