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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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54:47

Episode 26 - Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres

Match Point Canada ·

2024/07/23

Young Canadian pros Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres teamed up to win a doubles title at the W75K in Granby!The pair join Mike this week for an interview on Match Point Canada. Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down the Rafael Nadal's finals run in Sweden, a title from Arthur Fils, and WTA action. They also look ahead to the Olympics and discuss the Canadians in action and possible contenders. This episode brought to you by 10XTO and Fielding Winery.

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Episode 25 - Wimbledon recap with Bastien Fachan

Match Point Canada ·

2024/07/16

Our third major on the tennis calendar is in the books!Wimbledon has come and gone, and joining us this week to recap all the action is author and content creator, Bastien Fachan. Bastien speaks with Ben about Carlos Alcaraz's historic title, Djokovic's outlook moving forward, Barbora Krejcikova's improbable title, and more. Ben and Mike also break down the coverage including a runner-up finish from Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in doubles. Meanwhile, Mike has also touched down in Granby and

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Episode 24 - Wimbledon Mid-Tournament

Match Point Canada ·

2024/07/08

There is just one week to go at the All England Club!We're at the halfway point of Wimbledon 2024 with just a week left go in the prestigious major. Mike and Ben break down some of the top performances, and big surprises in the women's field with top names like Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Ons Jabeur falling early. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic are all keen to compete for the title. We also recap all of the Canadian singles performances and keep an eye on Gaby

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Episode 23 - Wimbledon Preview with Nick Lester

Match Point Canada ·

2024/07/01

The third major of the season has now arrived.Action begins at the All England Club, site of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and this week, our special guest is tennis commentator Nick Lester! Lester shares his backstory and love of the sport, offers his thoughts on Novak Djokovic's chances at Wimbledon, and gives insights on other players he has his eye on. In the meantime, Ben and Mike break down both men's and women's draws with favourites to win, dark horses, and a look at the Canadian

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44:38

Episode 22 - Leylah Annie Fernandez

Match Point Canada ·

2024/06/25

She's a former US Open finalist, a three-time WTA titlist, and Billie Jean King Cup champion!Leylah Annie Fernandez makes her return to Match Point Canada as she catches up with Mike and Ben in the midst of the grass-court season. The Canadian discusses adapting to the surface change, her season as a whole, her hopes to represent Canada at the Olympics, and rapid fire questions! Meanwhile, Rebecca Marino won a 100K event, Milos Raonic had a record-setting day of aces at Queen's Club, and Jannik

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46:42

Episode 21 - Bianca Jolie Fernandez

Match Point Canada ·

2024/06/17

It's an episode all about Biancas! Canadian Bianca Jolie Fernandez, the younger sister of Leylah, has wrapped up her first college season at UCLA. We catch up with the rising young Canadian star and discuss her journey in the college system. Meanwhile, Bianca Andreescu enjoyed a run to the finals of the Libema Open! We discuss the Canadian's strong run on the grass courts and what it means going forward, a title from Liudmila Samsonova, and how Milos Raonic fared in his return back. Gaby Dabrowski

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Episode 20 - Roland-Garros recap

Match Point Canada ·

2024/06/11

Our second major of the tennis calendar is in the books!The French Open has wrapped up with Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz hoisting major titles on the Parisian clay. Hosts Ben and Mike recap the tournament at large and discuss where Iga now ranks overall, and Alcaraz's place in the men's game. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner has ascended to the top spot of the rankings as the new ATP world number one, and grass court action is officially underway! All of that and more on MPC. Episode brought to you by

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37:25

Episode 19 - Roland-Garros Week 1

Match Point Canada ·

2024/06/04

We are through one week of action in Paris!Ben and Mike tackle all the latest storylines from 2024 Roland-Garros with less than one week to play at the second major of the season. We cover Iga Swiatek's position as the favourite, a classic match with Naomi Osaka, and who else can challenge on the women's side. Novak Djokovic survived two incredible five-setters to get through to the quarterfinals, while Casper Ruud looms, and Rafael Nadal may or may not have had his final goodbye at the French

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Episode 18 - Roland Garros preview featuring Steve...

Match Point Canada ·

2024/05/25

The second major of the season is upon us!2024 Roland Garros is set to begin from Paris, France and who better to join the podcast for a preview than Tennis Channel Live host, Steve Weissman! Weissman joins Ben Lewis to cover all the storylines including Novak Djokovic's form, a massive first round clash between Rafael Nadal and Zverev, why Iga is the best on clay, who can challenge her, Canadian chances and more. This episode brought to you by 10XTO Enjoy!

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23:01

Feature Interview - Kayla Cross

Match Point Canada ·

2024/05/24

Canadian tennis player Kayla Cross joins Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada this week for a feature interview! The 19-year-old recently won an ITF doubles title at Bethany Beach and is adapting to a full travel schedule as she embarks upon her professional career. This episode brought to you by 10XTO, which is set to host the first ever doubles only OTA event this weekend.

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Episode 17 - Rebecca Marino

Match Point Canada ·

2024/05/14

She's reached a career high ranking of number 38, won 14 ITF titles, and made an inspirational comeback to tennis after a five year hiatus in 2017. Canadian Rebecca Marino returns to Match Point Canada this week, on the heels of kicking off a Billie Jean King Cup Trophy Champions tour out in Vancouver! She reflects on her tennis community in BC, career success this season, experiences winning last year's BJK Cup, and much more. Meanwhile, one week is left in Rome before Roland Garros arrives. Mike

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44:49

Episode 16 - Bianca Andreescu

Match Point Canada ·

2024/05/06

She's one of the most successful players in Canadian tennis history. 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu is back on Match Point Canada this week! The 23-year-old is set to return to competition on the clay. She gives an update on returning from injuries, the makeup of her new coaching team, goals for the remainder of the year, and the importance of mental health. Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime had a breakthrough run in Madrid, reaching his first ever Masters 1000 final. We recap the event and

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30:54

Feature Interview - In depth with Vasek Pospisil

Match Point Canada ·

2024/04/29

He's a Davis Cup Champion with Canada, the 2014 Wimbledon champion in doubles and has achieved a career high singles ranking of #25.Veteran Vasek Pospisil returns to Match Point Canada for an in depth chat with Ben, discussing navigating injuries, the love he has competing at Davis Cup, and experiences playing in the Big 3 Era. He also reflects on career accomplishments, work with the PTPA, and tackles some rapid fire questions to finish. A thank you to 10XTO for this special interview.

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Episode 15 - Erin Routliffe

Match Point Canada ·

2024/04/23

She's a US Open champion and world no. 5 in doubles! Canadian-Kiwi Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada, discussing some of the amazing success she's had in the sport the last several months alongside partner Gaby Dabrowski. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina captured her third WTA title of 2024 in Stuttgart, Rafa returned to the courts, Casper Ruud won his biggest title, and the Madrid Open kicks off this week! We also reflect on 100 weeks at world no. 1 for Iga Swiatek, and the career of Garbine

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Feature Interview - Wheelchair Tennis National Coach...

Match Point Canada ·

2024/04/18

Former world no. 1 and three-time Paralympic medallist Kai Schrameyer joins Ben on Match Point Canada for a feature interview! They discuss the growth and development of wheelchair tennis, coaching at the highest level, key differences in the game, and where Canadian athletes find themselves now in a big Paralympic year in Paris. Enjoy!

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Episode 14 - Lucie Safarova

Match Point Canada ·

2024/04/16

She's a five-time grand slam champion and world no. 1 in doubles, a former finalist in singles at the French Open, and won the Billie Jean King Cup five times representing Czechia! Lucie Safarova returns to Match Point Canada this week as she discusses some of her memories representing her country, life after tennis, and even teases a possible return to the doubles circuit. Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas won his first big title of 2024 in Monte Carlo, WTA Stuttgart begins this week, and Rafael Nadal

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45:34

Episode 13 - Marina Stakusic

Match Point Canada ·

2024/04/08

She helped guide Canada to an historic Billie Jean King Cup win last fall, and is continues her ascent up the WTA rankings.19-year-old Canadian tennis player Marina Stakusic returns to Match Point Canada and discusses building upon her pro career, adapting to the top levels of the game, how winning BJK Cup helped her confidence, and what types of goals she's setting for 2024. Meantime, the clay court swing is well underway! We recap another title from red-hot Danielle Collins in Charleston, preview

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37:10

Episode 12 - Gill Gross

Match Point Canada ·

2024/04/01

The Sunshine Double is officially in the books.Tennis Channel broadcaster and host of the Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross joins Ben and Mike on this week's episode of Match Point Canada to recap all the action from the Miami Open! We discuss Jannik Sinner's dominance in 2024, and Danielle Collins emergence for a breakthrough title, plus a surprise coaching move from Novak Djokovic, and also look ahead to our top candidates on the clay courts. All of that and more on this edition of MPC.

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Episode 11 - Amy Lundy Dahl

Match Point Canada ·

2024/03/24

She's an esteemed tennis journalist who does work for Tennis Connected, ESPN, and the Tennis Channel Podcast Network.Amy Lundy Dahl returns to Match Point Canada this week as she and Ben dissect some of the action unfolding through the Miami Open, and which players are standing out so far in both the men's and women's fields. We also forecast the clay court swing which lies ahead. Enjoy!

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56:09

Episode 10 - James Blake

Match Point Canada ·

2024/03/18

He captured 10 singles title on the ATP tour and reached a career high ranking of number four, is a successful author, tennis commentator, and also tournament director of the Miami Open.American James Blake returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss his important role at the Miami Open, challenges of being a tournament director, the inspiration behind his tennis book 'Breaking Back', and much more. Meantime, Carlos Alcaraz captured his first title of 2024 with a huge victory at Indian

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