Match Point Canada

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 Muguruza. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

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!

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 confirmed his return at the Barcelona Open. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

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 the first Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo and run down our top five clay court players on both the men's and women's side. All of that and more on the latest edition of MPC.

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.

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!

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 Wells, while Iga Swiatek won her second BNP Paribas Open. We recap all the action from Tennis Paradise. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

She's a former top 30 player, US Open quarterfinalist, represented Canada twice at the Olympics, multiple times at Fed Cup, and is a member of the Tennis Canada Hall of Fame! Tennis icon Patricia Hy-Boulais joins Match Point Canada this week to reflect on her professional career, discuss her recent coaching partnership and work with Rebecca Marino, and also share her harrowing and incredible journey of perseverance from Cambodia to Hong Kong to Canada. Meantime, plenty of tennis action is on the go! Content creator Philip Fama steps in as a guest co-host this week as we break down Acapulco and Dubai, the Netflix Slam, San Diego Open, and preview some of the matchups ahead at Indian Wells. Tennis Canada also unveils a new long term mental health strategy - Natalie Durand-Bush and Mikaela Papich join Ben to discuss the important of the new initiative.

He's one of our longest tenured guests on Match Point Canada! Long-time New York Times columnist, and author of the best-selling novel 'The Master', Christopher Clarey returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss the latest in tennis action. He's set to cover the San Diego Open this week where Marina Stakusic debuts her 2024 season, a new book on Rafael Nadal is in the works, and he also recently touched based with Leylah Fernandez. Meantime, Jasmine Paolini surprised with a big title in Dubai, we discuss lost art of the one handed backhand, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov are on court this week, and we reveal the winner of our signed Milos Raonic tennis ball! All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.

She's one of the most exciting personalities covering our sport today! Tennis host Blair Henley is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as she breaks down the thrilling action the past two weeks in North America at the Delray Beach Open and Dallas Open. We discuss Tommy Paul's rise, the state of American tennis, and storylines to follow as the Sunshine Double is upcoming. Meantime, Jannik Sinner maintained his perfect season by winning Rotterdam, Leylah Fernandez did some damage in Doha, and Dubai is underway this week. We are also joined by Senior Director of Facilities, Anita Comella to discuss Tennis Canada's Covered Courts initiative. Plus, a signed Milos Raonic tennis ball could be yours! All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.

She's reached a career high doubles ranking of 21, played in the WTA Finals just three seasons ago, and has won four WTA double titles! Canadian Sharon Fichman joins Match Point Canada to catch up on what's kept her busy of late, including work with junior high performance players, experiences in broadcasting Canada's Billie Jean King Cup title, and some of the top memories on court in her career. Meantime, there's been plenty of February tennis action on the tours. We break down Abu Dhabi, lookahead at the WTA1000 in Qatar, and discuss what to expect on the men's side in Rotterdam. Plus, who's the most 'underrated' player on the ATP? We discuss all of that and much more on our latest episode of MPC!

They are through to the Finals Group Stage! Team Canada presented by Sobey's delivered at IGA Stadium, securing a 3-1 win over Korea in their qualifier to advance to the next stage of Davis Cup. We recap all the action that took place on site from Montreal, and explain why Gabriel Diallo was MVP of the weekend. Meantime, former Canadian tennis player Philip Bester joins the podcast to discuss his new role, coaching four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka! All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC.

Davis Cup makes its return to Montreal this weekend! 24-year-old Alexis Galarneau gets set to compete again for Canada as they take on Korea this Friday and Saturday from IGA Stadium. Mike McIntyre catches up with the native of Laval about his experiences growing up playing not far from the stadium, the opportunity to again represent his nation, and his goals and schedule for the 2024 season. Enjoy!

Our first grand slam of the tennis calendar is now in the books! The 2024 Australian Open has come and gone, and host and commentator Nick McCarvel joins us from Melbourne to recap all of the action that unfolded in Melbourne. We discuss the maiden grand slam win from Jannik Sinner, how Aryna Sabalenka was able to dominate the women's field, the future for Zheng Qinwen, and also peak ahead to Canada's Davis Cup tie this weekend in Montreal. All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC!

He's a former pro tennis player, and has coached the likes of stars Lucie Safarova, Denis Shapovalov, and Yulia Putintseva. One of our favourites of the podcast Rob Steckley returns to Match Point Canada this week, and offers insights and perspectives on coaching at a major, helping players realize their potential, the challenge of getting a message across, and maintaining composure in pressure moments. Meantime, we're through our first week in Melbourne at the 2024 Australian Open. We break down the results so far and who's looked strongest Down Under!

She'a former Australian Open semifinalist, four-time grand slam champion in mixed doubles, and reached a career high of number five in the rankings! Former Slovakian player and commentator Daniela Hantuchova comes back to Match Point Canada as we preview the action Down Under at the Australian Open. Hantuchova offers her perspective on the challenges of returning after a long layoff, how Rafael Nadal fared, confidence at tournaments you've had prior success, and why she believes Elena Rybakina can win in Melbourne. Meantime, we have a full preview! We look at both the men's and women's draws, discuss the best matchups ahead, look back at action from Day 1, and pick which Canadian can go the furthest. All that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

The tennis season is back - so is Match Point Canada! It's our first episode of 2024 and we welcome on popular tennis commentator Abigail Johnson to recap an exciting week of action with events like Brisbane, the United Cup, and ASB Classic. Abigail's worked for Tennis TV, Eurosport, BBC and more in the commentary booth and offers insights into Elena Rybakina's big week in Brisbane, while analyzing the return of players like Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, and Angelique Kerber. We also give a sneak preview to the Australian Open around the corner, and discuss Grigor Dimitrov's first ATP title in six years. All of that and more on this week's episode of MPC!

He's the top ranked Canadian singles player, has five career ATP singles titles, and is the recent winner of the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award. Felix Auger-Aliassime joins Match Point Canada for a reflection on some of his challenges in 2023, what he hopes to achieve next year, what makes players like Djokovic so difficult, and much more. Meantime, we recap 2023 from a Canadian standpoint and look at some of the best highlights of the season, make picks for Player of the Year, and offer some insight and predictions for 2024. We also preview the return of Rafael Nadal in Brisbane, and the United Cup!

2016 Wimbledon finalist and former world no. 3 Milos Raonic returns to Match Point Canada! The veteran Canadian, who returned to competition this summer, stops by to speak in depth with host Mike McIntyre. Raonic discusses his busy off-season, highlights from the return to play in 2023, hopes and expectations for the year ahead, and he also fields a few questions from his fans. Enjoy!

He's another strong rising Canadian with a great future ahead. Ben catches up with 22-year-old Justin Boulais this week, who's currently in the midst of pre-season and gets set to close out his college tennis career at Ohio State. Boulais enjoyed a breakthrough fall on the tennis circuit, securing his first 25K singles title in Edmonton, and winning the Challenger in doubles in Calgary. The left-hander discusses his athletic background (his mother is former Canadian player Patricia Hy-Boulais), his game style, and goals as he closes out his college run.

Canadian tennis player Liam Draxl joins Ben for an in depth one-on-one interview on Match Point Canada! Draxl went pro back in June, recently won the first ATP Challenger title of his career in Calgary, and broke inside the top 300 of the rankings. He talks about his transition to the pro circuit, growing up on public tennis courts in Newmarket, and what he hopes to accomplish in 2024. Enjoy!

She's a Canadian/American tennis player and two-time junior grand slam winner in doubles! Carson Branstine returns to Match Point Canada, and after navigating a series of injuries over the last few years, is back healthy and has won two consecutive 15K ITF events. She discusses her long road back, feeling her best on the tennis court, and what it means to see fellow Canadians have success. Meantime, Italy became Davis Cup champions again for the first time in 47 years. We recap their magical week in Malaga and the amazing performances from Jannik Sinner. We also break down Canada's loss to Finland, and what's potentially in store for Milos Raonic in 2024. All of that and more on MPC!

The Davis Cup Finals from Malaga, Spain have finally arrived! Canada will seek to defend their historic title from last November and this week, Gabriel Diallo joins Ben of Match Point Canada to discuss his season, and expectations for the squad.

He's a former coach to Venus and Serena Williams, was portrayed in the hit film King Richard, and has also worked with stars like Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Jennifer Capriati, Mary Pierce and more. Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci joins us on Match Point Canada this week to discuss his passion and love for the game, how he still stays heavily involved teaching and sharing his knowledge and love of the game through his academy. We recap the ATP Finals as Novak Djokovic won a record-breaking seventh end-of-year title in Turin, and look at the prospects of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz moving forward. Meantime, Canada prepares as defending champion at the Davis Cup Finals this week from Malaga, Spain. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

It is history for Canada! The Canadians are world champions in women's tennis, capturing a first ever Billie Jean King Cup trophy by defeating Italy in the finals. Canada's team of Leylah Fernandez, Marina Stakusic, Gaby Dabrowski, Genie Bouchard, and Rebecca Marino broke through for an incredible title from Seville, Spain. Sportsnet's Arash Madani joins us this week to recap the remarkable week and highlight the great matches and performances from Fernandez, Stakusic, Gaby Dabrowski, and the outstanding work of Captain Heidi El Tabakh. Meantime, we preview the action at the ATP Finals now underway from Turin. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

Mike McIntyre chats with Canada's Captain of the Billie Jean King Cup squad, Heidi El Tabakh! Heidi has her team of Leylah Fernandez, Rebecca Marino, Gaby Dabrowski, Genie Bouchard, and Marina Stakusic prepared to compete at the BJK Cup Finals from Seville, Spain this week. Canada opens in Group C against Spain and Poland. Heidi discusses managing her role as the captain, the expectations and hopes she feels for her group, and the matchups ahead.

The 2023 tennis season is nearing a close! Iga Swiatek took down Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals from Cancun to finish as year-end number one, Novak Djokovic was formidable again at the Paris Masters, and the Billie Jean King Cup Finals are set to begin in Seville. Meantime, Tennis Canada's Hatem McDadi, a former pro player and coach, is our special guest this week on the podcast! We discuss his impact and influence on the generation of Canadian tennis players, and his expectations for BJK Cup and Davis Cup. We break down all the action from this past week including Iga's big title, how Djokovic won a 40th Masters 1000, and preview Canada's chances at the BJK Cup Finals this week. All of that and more on the latest edition of MPC!

We are nearing the end of the tennis calendar! For this week, it's a special crossover episode as we feature a member of one Canada's greatest bands, The Tragically Hip! Hip guitarist Paul Langlois joins Mike for an interview to discuss his love of tennis, parallels between life as a musician and athlete, and what the future holds in store. Meantime, it was a big time week for Canadian tennis. Felix Auger-Aliassime won his first title of 2023, defending his crown at the Swiss Indoors in Basel. Marina Stakusic won the Tevlin Challenger from Toronto, her third ITF title of the season. The WTA Finals are upon us with the final eight gathered to compete from Cancun! All of that and more on MPC.

She's just 18 years of age and has already cracked the top 300 of the rankings. Canadian Marina Stakusic joins Match Point Canada to discuss her great results after enjoying a breakout stretch of play through the late summer and fall. Stakusic won two consecutive titles in September and was deservedly named the ITF player of the month. She was also named to Canada's Billie Jean King Cup Finals roster for the first time in her career. We get set for the local Tevlin Challenger this week from Sobey's Stadium in Toronto, as a number of Canadians including Stakusic prepare for the 60K event. Leylah Fernandez also continued her strong stretch of tennis in Asia, pushing her winning streak to eight. Meantime, American Ben Shelton continues to make big noise. The 21-year-old secured his first career ATP title, winning in Tokyo, while Felix Auger-Aliassime notched a pair of wins, and Basel is now set to begin. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

He's one of the field's most respected sports journalists! Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim returns to Match Point Canada to check in on tennis storylines as the season begins to wind down. We discuss an impending comeback in 2024 from Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz's slump, Hubert Hurkacz's win in Shanghai, and what to expect with the WTA Finals in Cancun. Meantime, what a week of tennis for Canada! Leylah Fernandez won her first title of the season in Hong Kong, Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe qualified for the WTA Finals by winning the Zhengzhou Open, and Gabriel Diallo captured a Challenger title in Bratislava. We cover all that and much more on our latest episode of MPC!

She's a former collegiate player and now one the sport's top influencers! American Rachel Stuhlmann, who's amassed a huge following of fans on Instagram, joins Ben and Mike on Match Point Canada this week. We discuss her career path, thoughts on the fall swing of the tennis season, and which players she has an eye on towards the end of 2023. Meantime, Jannik Sinner has reached career high ranking of #4 with a title in Beijing, Iga Swiatek is back in the winner's circle, the Shanghai Masters are underway, and the WTA Finals is now set from Cancun! We discuss all of that and plenty more on our latest episode of MPC!

She was a former Wimbledon semi-finalist and world no. 18 player and is now a regular on the ESPN commentating team! Alexandra Stevenson makes her first appearance on Match Point Canada and gives us some insights on her career, the competitive fire that still remains, which players stand out to her in the women's game, and thoughts on Laver Cup. Meantime, we further break down a dominant win by Team World over Team Europe, and discuss Maria Sakkari's biggest title to date. All of that and more on this edition of MPC!

She's part-Canadian, part-New Zealander, and now a doubles Grand Slam champion! Erin Routliffe joins Match Point Canada, just one week after winning the women's doubles title at the US Open alongside Ottawa's Gaby Dabrowski. Routliffe discusses the pairing, their magical run at Flushing Meadows, and her expectations for the future. Meantime, Canada advanced to the Final 8 of Davis Cup with an outstanding week, winning Group A with victories over Italy, Sweden, and Chile. We recap their performance led by Gabriel Diallo, Alexis Galarneau, and Vasek Pospisil, look ahead to action this week at the Guadalajara Open and examine the Laver Cup rosters for the weekend in Vancouver. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

Team Canada presented by Sobeys is set to go from Davis Cup in Bologna, Italy! For the first time, 33-year-old Kelsey Stevenson will be part of the squad, competing alongside Denis Shapovalov, Vasek Pospisil, Gabriel Diallo, and Alexis Galarneau. Ben speaks with Stevenson and how he began his career path, the importance of playing for your country, and Canada's chances this week. Enjoy!

The final Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is in the books! This week on Match Point Canada, we wrap up all the action from Flushing Meadows and the 2023 US Open. Tennis announcer and broadcaster Mike Cation returns to the podcast to share his insights on the action. We discuss an incredible first major title from Coco Gauff, a jaw dropping 24th major from Novak Djokovic, and a first ever women's doubles title from Canadian Gaby Dabrowski and Canadian/Kiwi Erin Routliffe. Meantime, we look at changes to the WTA rankings, and peak ahead to Davis Cup action for Canada. All of that and more on MPC!

We are through the halfway point of the 2023 US Open! Hosts Ben and Mike check in on all the action from Flushing Meadows and recap what's transpired so far in New York. They dive into Novak Djokovic's resiliency as he rallied from 2 sets to love down yet again, while Carlos Alcaraz continues to advance unscathed. Meantime, Iga Swiatek will lose hold of the world number one ranking and there will be a new women's US Open winner. Can Coco Gauff breakthrough for a grand slam title? Mike explains why Qinwen Zheng can continue her special run, while Ben discusses how Marketa Vondrousova has flown under the radar. Meantime, we look back a disappointing event from Canadians, though an opportunity ahead in doubles. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC, brought to you by Hotel X

He's a US Open champion, 20 time ATP titlist, and world no. 3! Daniil Medvedev is our special guest this week as we preview all the action ahead at the 2023 US Open. We caught up with Medvedev in a conversation at the National Bank Open as he discussed his process during practices, return positioning, how he approaches his goals, and much more. Meantime, we break down both the men's and women's draws from Flushing Meadows and offer our analysis along with darkhorse picks. We ALSO have a special signed Medvedev tennis ball for one lucky listener. Enjoy!

The Western & Southern Open is now in the books! We recap an incredible tournament in Cincinnati, featuring one of the matches of the year as Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a near four-hour final. We break down the best new rivalry in the sport and how the two are elevating the game. Meantime, Coco Gauff broke through for the biggest title of her career in Cincy, with an amazing run of wins including her first victory over Iga Swiatek. Also, longtime host and broadcaster Ron MacLean of CBC Hockey Night in Canada joins Mike for an interview from the National Bank Open and shares his insights on tennis and hockey. Enjoy!

NBO23 has officially come and gone! An amazing week of tennis in Toronto is finally in the books as Italy's Jannik Sinner captured his first ever Masters1000 trophy, prevailing in the finals of the National Bank Open over Alex de Minaur. We recap our favourite moments, matches, and highlights from a memorable and special week at NBO, and also speak with doubles champions Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer, who won their third title of 2023. Enjoy!

He's been a quarterfinalist at the French Open, reached the finals of Monte Carlo in 2022, and is now having the best Masters 1000 hard court run of his career! 24-year-old Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain joins Match Point Canada to discuss his special run in Toronto, his unique game style, and why he's turned to books and is avoiding social media. Meantime, the upsets simply continue at NBO. We discuss Tommy Paul and Alex de Minaur's stunning wins over Alcaraz and Medvedev, our four semi-finalists and what's to come this weekend. Enjoy!

He's a Masters 1000 champion in Miami, has six career ATP singles titles, and made the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2021! Poland's Hubert Hurkacz is our guest on MPC from the National Bank Open in Toronto. The 15th seed lost a thrilling 3-set match to world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-3, 7-6. Meantime, we look back on the action of the day as Milos Raonic's return to the city ended in the round of 16, surprises continued with the elimination of Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz, and Daniil Medvedev stayed in form. All of that and more on our latest episode from NBO!

Gabriel Diallo is our guest on episode 3 of the week at NBO Toronto! The 21-year-old from Montreal recorded his first ever main draw ATP victory here in Toronto, defeating Britain's Dan Evans, and described his emotions with the victory and how he's carved out his path as a young professional. Meantime, Milos Raonic's comeback run continues in Toronto, world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz officially debuts, we had upsets galore on the grounds, while Felix Auger-Aliassime continues to struggle. We also look ahead to a loaded Thursday at NBO with countless must-see matches. Enjoy!

He recently won his first ATP Challenger title in Granby and has broken inside the top 200! Laval's Alexis Galarneau joins Match Point Canada to discuss his recent success on tour and excitement for competing at the National Bank Open in Toronto. Meantime, we recap a thrilling Day 1 session of the tournament, headlined by Milos Raonic's return and three-set victory over world no. 10 Frances Tiafoe. Have a listen!

The 2023 National Bank Open is here! Action is officially underway in both Toronto and Montreal as the world's best players have landed in Canada to compete at the NBO. We preview the action that lies ahead and Mike speaks with special guest Vasek Pospisil, who's gearing up for his opening round match in Toronto. Pospisil is a Wimbledon champion in doubles and helped lead Canada to a historic Davis Cup title last fall. Meantime, we break down the player field in Toronto that is headlined by superstars like Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner. We also have a t-shirt featuring Pospisil's newly branded logo available for one listener, plus a ticket giveaway for the Tuesday Day session! Check it all out on our NBO tournament preview episode.

He's one of the best players in Canadian tennis history. Milos Raonic joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada as he goes in depth on his return to tennis with hosts Ben and Mike. Raonic discusses his long layoff from the sport, the process to getting back, his experience returning to the All England Club for the first time in four years, winning an ATP match again, and what he anticipates for the National Bank Open in Toronto. Meantime, we look ahead to both tournaments in Toronto and Montreal and detail which Canadians you can catch in action. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.

The third grand slam on the tennis calendar has come and gone! Spain's Carlos Alcaraz dethroned Novak Djokovic and has been anointed the new champion on the men's side, while Marketa Vondrousova stunned the tennis world by defeating Ons Jabeur for her first career major. Popular social media and content creator Bastien Fachan joins Ben as a special guest to recap all of the action, how far Alcaraz can go, who are his main rivals, Vondrousova's surprise run, Elina Svitolina's special tournament, and a look back on Canadian performances. Thanks to Hotel X, the official hotel of Match Point Canada. Enjoy!

We're halfway through the most prestigious and historic tennis tournament on the calendar! TSN reporter Mark Masters joins Match Point Canada this week to discuss the first week of play at the All England Club. We breakdown how the Canadians fared at Wimbledon, the final run of Milos Raonic, why Iga Swiatek can win the title, and the story of Christopher Eubanks! Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic looks in prime position to repeat again as champion. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.

The third grand slam of the tennis calendar is upon us! The Wimbledon Championships begin at the AELTC and joining us this week is tennis journalist and podcaster Amy Lundy Dahl. We discuss why Novak Djokovic is such a strong favourite, if Iga Swiatek can solve the grass court surface, forging a love for tennis from memories of Boris Becker, and darkhorse names to watch. We also chat about the potential for runs from our Canadian players. All of that and more on our latest MPC episode!

Equal prize money is coming to Tennis Canada's National Bank Open presented by Rogers in 2027! To discuss the groundbreaking decision, Montreal's Tournament Director and former player Valerie Tetreault joins Mike McIntyre for a special interview, explaining how this came to fruition. Meantime, a former world no. 1 player and slam champion and is set to make her comeback to the WTA in Montreal! Tetreault discusses the exciting return of Caroline Wozniacki, who will officially un-retire and play in her first tournament at the OBN Montreal this summer. Enjoy!

She's officially wrapped up her strong collegiate career - and will now transition as a full-time pro. Canadian tennis player Layne Sleeth joins Match Point Canada to discuss her run in college tennis, as she finished runner-up this season in the NCAA Division I Women’s Singles Tennis Championship. She now gets set for a full summer schedule of events. Meantime, the grass court swing is upon us! We break down Milos Raonic's return on the surface, Frances Tiafoe breaking inside the top 10, why Novak Djokovic is such a heavy favourite at Wimbledon, and why the women's field is wide open. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

He's made history with the most men's grand slam singles titles of all time. Novak Djokovic set yet another record in winning the 2023 French Open, while world no. 1 Iga Swiatek was crowned champion on the women's side. Journalist Vivek Jacob of CBC Sports joins Ben and Mike to break down Novak's incredible achievements, the last two weeks at Roland Garros, how much Iga Swiatek might be capable of, and Leylah Annie Fernandez's runner-up finish in women's doubles. Meantime, Canadian Milos Raonic makes his return to the ATP circuit this week on grass! All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC.

We're through one week of play at 2023 Roland Garros! Hosts Ben and Mike review all the action from this year's French Open as Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Holger Rune look like prime contenders, while Iga Swiatek is aiming for a repeat on the women's side. Meanwhile, Bianca Andreescu and Denis Shapovalov both showed some positive signs by reaching the third round of action, Taylor Fritz battled with the French crowd, and controversy ensued in a doubles match. All of that and much more on our latest episode of MPC - special thank you to Hotel X Toronto.

The second grand slam of the tennis calendar is officially upon us! 2023 Roland Garros action is fast underway on the red dirt in Paris. Recurring guest and best selling author and journalist Christopher Clarey joins us on Match Point Canada to break down what lies ahead at this year's edition of the French Open, and gives us a glimpse into an upcoming novel he's working on about Rafael Nadal. We offer our predictions in both the men's and women's field, what the Canadians are capable of, and highlight must watch matches. Enjoy!

He's a broadcaster for Tennis Channel and famous for his match recaps and analysis! Gill Gross joins Match Point Canada as a guest this week to break down all the action through the clay court swing. Daniil Medvedev won his first ever clay court title, defeating Holger Rune for the title in Rome, while Elena Rybakina captured the event on the women's side, winning her second WTA1000 of the season. We discuss our top contenders with Roland Garros around the corner, what the French Open will look like without Rafael Nadal, and action ahead this week. Enjoy!

He is one of the foremost coaches in Canadian tennis! Former player and coach Rob Steckley returns to Match Point Canada as he discusses his strong involvement working with the rising Canadian juniors including Kayla Cross and Victoria Mboko. Steckley also offers some of his perspectives on transitioning to the pros, considering the college route, and thoughts on how Canadians can fare on clay. Meantime, Mike and Ben discuss a huge triumph on clay from Aryna Sabalenka as she defeats Iga Swiatek and further closes the gap in her quest for the world no. 1 ranking. Carlos Alcaraz defended his title in Madrid, which saw carnage across the rest of the men's draw and featured lucky loser Jan Lennard Struff as a surprise finalist. We also get set for the Italian Open from Rome with Novak Djokovic back in action, Felix Auger-Aliassime competing, and both Leylah and Bianca set to compete. Enjoy!

She's a four time WTA doubles titlist, former world no. 21, and Australian Open quarterfinalist! Canadian doubles player Sharon Fichman returns as a guest on Match Point Canada, and discusses an extended layoff from the sport, and her intentions to return to action later this summer. Meantime, we're right in the midst of the clay court swing as we have action from the Madrid Open. We cover Genie Bouchard's run of victories, Leylah Annie Fernandez's success on the doubles court, how things are unfolding on the men's side, and the latest with Rafael Nadal. Enjoy!

She's one of the most unique and authentic personalities tennis has to offer! Romanian Andreea Prisacariu joins Match Point Canada this week to update Ben and Mike on her tennis as she just recently captured the first ITF title of her career. We speak about how she tries to use social media positively, how she's focused on staying in the present, and the financial struggles for ITF players. Meantime, Carlos Alcaraz won his third title of the season in Barcelona, Iga Swiatek reigned supreme in Stuttgart, and we look ahead to the Madrid Open. We also address concerns around Novak Djokovic's form and the health of Rafael Nadal. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

Team Canada has qualified again for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals. Special guest Crina Mustafa of Homestand, The Programme, and The Slice joins us this week to break down Canada's 3-2 win over Belgium from the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver. We discuss Leylah Fernandez's importance, Bianca Andreescu joining the team despite her injury, and Heidi El Tabakh's leadership. Meantime, Andrey Rublev won the first Masters 1000 of his career from Monte Carlo, Daniil Medvedev and Sascha Zverev engaged in a war of words, and Novak Djokovic exited early. Denis Shapovalov begins his campaign from Barcelona, while the WTA heads to Stuttgart. All of that and more on this week's episode of Match Point Canada!

She's world no. 81 and will be Canada's number two singles player from Vancouver this weekend! Rebecca Marino joins Mike McIntyre for a special interview ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers showdown with Belgium from Vancouver. Marino is joined by Leylah Annie Fernandez, Katherine Sebov, and Gaby Dabrowski on the roster.

She's enjoying a breakout 2023 by qualifying for the Australian Open, capturing an ITF title in Toronto, winning her first WTA main draw match in Miami, and breaking inside the top 150 of the rankings. 24-year-old Katherine Sebov is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as she talks about her great progress in 2023, and the opportunity to represent her country at the Billie Jean King Cup in Vancouver. Meanwhile, the clay season is upon us! We recap action from the Charleston Open and a title from Ons Jabeur, performances from Leylah Annie Fernandez and Genie Bouchard, and get set for the first clay Masters 1000 of the year in Monte Carlo. Enjoy!

The Sunshine Double is officially complete! The 2023 Miami Open has now come and gone as we saw big title wins from Daniil Medvedev and Petra Kvitova. Joining us to break down all the action from the event is Tennis Channel host, Steve Weissman! We cover the budding rivalry between Carlos and Jannik Sinner and what is in store for the future of tennis, an impending return of Novak Djokovic, and potential storylines on the clay swing. We also cover the devastating injury to Bianca Andreescu and our hopes for a healthy return. Meantime, Elena Rybakina continues to produce outstanding results while veteran Petra Kvitova remains one of the most inspiring stories in the sport. All of that and more on our latest episode!

It's the second and final tournament to close the Sunshine Double! Mike and Ben break down all the action as it unfolds from the 2023 Miami Open. With Iga Swiatek out, Elena Rybakina is hoping to notch a big title, and remains primed as one of the contenders. Is Krecjikova one of the tour's very best? Bianca Andreescu is also quickly returning to her very best level on the tennis court, while Katherine Sebov notched a milestone in her career. Meantime, Carlos Alcaraz has his sights on winning the Sunshine Double at age 19, by attempting to repeat as champion in Miami, while Felix and Denis made early exits. We also discuss comments on fan involvement from Frances Tiafoe, and a possible return from Delpo? All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

He's a former top five tennis player, superstar coach and one of the premiere analysts in the game today! ESPN's Brad Gilbert joins Ben and Mike on Match Point Canada to share his thoughts on the new generation of tennis led by Carlos Alcaraz, the importance of the Sunshine Double on the tennis calendar, coaching philosophies and approaching the game, and his insights on Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Annie Fernandez. Meanwhile, we break down all of the epic action from 2023 Indian Wells, as Carlos Alcaraz won his third career Masters 1000 title, and Elena Rybakina hoisted the trophy on the women's side. All of that and much more on this week's episode of Match Point Canada. Enjoy!

She's a US Open finalist, two-time WTA singles winner, and has been ranked as high as 13th in the world! 20-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez connects with Mike and Ben from beautiful Indian Wells, California as she competes at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. We discuss why she loves the place dubbed Tennis Paradise, the challenge of facing Iga Swiatek, adding elements to her game, how she stays in touch with her younger sister. Meantime, we look in on all the action unfolding at the unofficial fifth major in the tennis calendar as Bianca Andreescu gets ready to face the world no. 1. On the men's side, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev look strong, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud bow out early, while Felix and Denis are paired in doubles. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

He was a Wimbledon finalist in 1996, captured four ATP singles titles, represented the US at the Olympics, and reached a career high ranking of no. 11. American tennis great MaliVai Washington is our special guest this week! He discusses some of his memorable career highlights, and how he still impacts youth today with his foundation in Jacksonville. We break down a third consecutive title from Daniil Medvedev, who claimed a victory in Dubai, the first loss on the season from Novak Djokovic, and the end of Rafael Nadal's iron man streak. Meantime, Donna Vekic prevailed at the Monterrey Open to continue a career resurgence and we prepare for the Sunshine Double beginning with Indian Wells this week. All of that and more on Match Point Canada!

He was a standout star at Georgia Tech - now he's rising up the ranks of the ATP. American tennis player Christopher Eubanks joins Match Point Canada to discuss his strong run of good results, approach to life as a touring professional, what he took from the college tennis experience, and love of sports rivalries. Meantime, Ben and Mike break down all the action over the last couple weeks, with consecutive titles from Daniil Medvedev, an incredible run from Barbora Krejcikova, Iga Swiatek's dominance, Carlos Alcaraz's return, and a new record for Novak Djokovic. Enjoy!

On our sixth episode of 2023, we acknowledge the importance of Black History Month, looking back at some of the great champions of the sport. Ben reflects on American James Blake, while Mike recalls the great career of Zina Garrison. In Abu Dhabi, Belinda Bencic notched her second title of 2023, while Zheng Qinwen continues to her rise up the rankings. On the men's side Yu Wibing stunned Denis Shapovalov in Dallas, while Felix Auger-Aliassime is set to defend his first ever title in a deep field from the the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

She is the 2019 US Open champion, former top 5 player, and currently the highest ranked Canadian on the women's tour. Missisauga's Bianca Andreescu returns to Match Point Canada this week, as she catches up with Ben and Mike from the Thailand Open! Andreescu discusses her mindset for 2023, the new coaching team she's added, her busy schedule, and thoughts on the Netflix series, Break Point. Meantime, Ben and Mike break down action from the Thailand Open, a run from Vasek Pospisil, action that lies ahead this week in Dallas, and troubling news involving Nick Kyrgios. All of that and more on our newest episode!

Our first tennis major of 2023 is officially in the books! The Australian Open has come and gone, as the women's field crowned a first time major champion in Aryna Sabalenka. Novak Djokovic seized a record 10th title in Melbourne, and 22nd major overall. We look back at all the storylines from the event, and take a peak at what's to come on the circuit this week. Enjoy!

She was a world number one in doubles and six-time grand slam champion! Now she's one of the sports very best commentators. Aussie Rennae Stubbs joins us as we've passed the midway point of the 2023 Australian Open and break down all the unfolding storylines. We also discuss the Netflix curse, how the Canadians fared in singles, and offer our predictions on eventual champions. Enjoy!

Our first grand slam of the tennis season has arrived! The 2023 Australian Open has officially begun Down Under. Author, reporter, and journalist Jon Wertheim joins as our guest to preview the first major of the season, offer predictions on dark horses, and the favourites. We also weigh in on the chances of the seven Canadians across the field. Enjoy!

She's a digital host, reporter, and writer and one of our favourite guests on the podcast! Blair Henley joins Match Point Canada for the very first episode of 2023 as we cover action from the United Cup, discuss our expectations for Canadians this season, and look at another title from Novak Djokovic. We also offer up our tennis resolutions for the year ahead and get ready for the first major of the season Down Under in a week. Enjoy!

She's a top strength and conditioning coach for Tennis Canada, and has worked alongside some of the top Canadian athletes including Bianca Andreescu! Montreal's Virginie Tremblay joins Match Point Canada to discuss her role within the sport, and how she's actively working and developing the upcoming junior athletes in the country today. Meantime, we give out our end-of-year report cards to the top Canadian men's and women's players as we recap their 2022 seasons! Enjoy :)

It was history for Canada on the international stage! Canada defeated Australia to win the 2022 Davis Cup Finals from Malaga Spain, their first title in team history. We break down the great performances from the squad led by Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov, and Vasek Pospisil. We also discuss how what's in store in the future for Canada at these events, and how players like Milos Raonic helped pave the way. Enjoy!

He's captain of Canada and will guide the team in the upcoming 2022 Davis Cup Finals from Malaga, Spain. Mike McIntyre chats with former player and current Davis Cup team captain Frank Dancevic as they look at Canada's chances this week, and why he loves the group. Enjoy!

He's the most accomplished player in Canadian tennis history! Former star player Daniel Nestor is our special guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as we look back on a few great career moments, how retirement is going, and get his assessment of the Canadian team at Davis Cup Finals. We also preview Canada's chances in Malaga, Spain at the Davis Cup Finals. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic captured a record tying sixth end-of-year title from Turin. We break down the action from the ATP Finals. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

Canada fell to Switzerland in the round robin stage of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals from Glasgow. Joining us to recap the action is longtime broadcaster and Sportsnet commentator Rob Faulds, as examine the team's chances moving forward in international competition. Meantime we look at the field and groups for the ATP Finals which are underway from Turin, Italy. Enjoy!

The Billie Jean King Cup finals open this week from Glasgow, Scotland! Rebecca Marino joins us ahead of the event to discuss her season and why she likes Canada's chances. Caroline Garcia wins the biggest title of her career, capturing a surprise WTA Finals crown in Fort Worth. Holger Rune stuns at the Paris Masters, while Felix Auger-Aliassime finally sees his winning streak end. All of that and more on our latest episode!

She's a 2019 US Open champion and one of Canada's best players! Mississauga's Bianca Andreescu joins Ben of Match Point Canada for a chat ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow, Scotland. Andreescu is returning to the international stage at the event for the first time since 2019. Enjoy!

She's a 22-time major champion, former Olympic gold medalist, and one of the premiere broadcasters in the sport! Tennis analyst Pam Shriver joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada. We recap a third consecutive ATP title from Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov's performance in Vienna, and gear up for the Paris Masters. We also preview the WTA Finals from Fort Worth, Texas, featuring the top eight players of the season. Enjoy!

He's won a title for the second consecutive week and the third of his career! Felix Auger-Aliassime was victorious in Antwerp, winning the European Open in Belgium. We recap his great performance and fall season to date. We heck in on the Guadalajara Open and a first WTA1000 from Jessica Pegula, and how the Canadians fared at the event. We also discussing an impending doping suspension for Simona Halep, and look ahead to this week's Tevlin Challenger, featuring an interview with Tennis Canada's Manager of Officiating, Anne Bees.

It's his second career ATP title! Felix Auger-Aliassime was champion in Florence at the Firenze Open. Our guest this week is Abigail Johnson, a tennis commentator's whose work has been on Tennis TV, BBC, Wimbledon, Amazon Prime, AO Radio, and much more! We discuss her experiences in the commentator's booth, watching Denis Shapovalov up close, and what's in store for the rest of 2022. We also take a glimpse at the WTA1000 in Guadalajara and get set for the final leg of the season. Enjoy!

He's a former top 25 player, a Wimbledon champion in doubles, and one of Canada's strongest on the international stage! Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil joins us on Match Point Canada to reflect on his 2022 season, his recent stretch of strong form, playing for Canada's Davis Cup squad, and his challenges against The Big 3. We also look at recent ATP action and two consecutive titles from Novak Djokovic, a resurgent Barbora Krejcikova, and a packed field at the WTA San Diego Open. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

His storied career has officially come to an end. Roger Federer played his final professional match from the Laver Cup, alongside rival Rafael Nadal in doubles. We look back at that iconic moment, reflect on a first victory for Team World, a huge win from Felix Auger-Aliassime, and much more on the event. Meantime, Ottawa's Gaby Dabrowski captured a second straight doubles title in as many weeks. All of that and more on our latest edition of Match Point Canada.

He is one of the greatest of all time and a global sporting icon. 41-year-old Roger Federer is set to retire after a long and illustrious career in the game. New York Times writer and author of a book on Federer, 'The Master', joins us to discuss his incredible journey in tennis. Meantime, we recap Canada's impressive week at Davis Cup, a title from Gaby Dabrowski in Chennai, and how the other Canadians fared in WTA action! Enjoy.

He's a fast rising Canadian on the ATP circuit. 20-year-old Montreal native Gabriel Diallo joins Ben of Match Point Canada as a member of the team's Davis Cup Finals squad. Diallo has enjoyed a breakout summer on the ATP, winning his first Challenger title at the Granby National Bank Championships. We speak to him about his game, the opportunity to represent Canada at Davis Cup, and his future goals. Enjoy!

23-year-old Canadian Alexis Galarneau is set to represent Canada's squad at the Davis Cup Finals from Valencia, Spain. Canada has landed in Group B alongside Serbia, Spain, and South Korea. We chat with Galarneau about his busy and impressive summer of tennis, life as a touring professional, and the Davis Cup experience. Enjoy!

Our grand slam tennis calendar is officially complete! The 2022 US Open has wrapped from Flushing Meadows, crowning two new champions. Poland's Iga Swiatek collected her third career grand slam title and first in New York, winning the women's singles crown, while Spain's Carlos Alcaraz ascended to the top of the men's game by winning the men's title, his first ever major victory. We look back on the great two weeks and recap our favourite moments, and also get ready for Canada's Davis Cup Finals tie ahead in Group B. Enjoy!

She is one of the most talented young players in the game today. 20-year-old American Amanda Anisimova is our special guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as she discusses her career highlights and drive to accomplish even more. Meantime, we break down all the action from Week 1 at Flushing Meadows including surprise upsets, Serena Williams' incredible send off, and our top candidates to win the US Open. Enjoy!

He's coaching two of the greatest legends in the history of the game! Eric Hechtman, coach of both Serena and Venus Williams, joins Match Point Canada for a special interview ahead of the US Open. We discuss how he works alongside two of the sport's biggest global stars, his philosophy and outlook on coaching, and what he expects at Flushing Meadows. Meanwhile, we breakdown a full preview of the men's and women's field at the US Open, and analyze the chances of Canadians. Enjoy!

We're back with another episode of Match Point Canada! Canadian junior Kayla Cross is our guest as she details her experiences competing at NBO Toronto and the progress of her professional career. We recap surprise titles from Borna Coric and Caroline Garcia at the Western & Southern Open from Cincinnati, check in on the action from the Vancouver Open, and offer early picks for the US Open from Flushing Meadows which is just one week away. All of that and more on our latest edition of MPC!

A week has come and gone from NBO 22! It's our final daily podcast from the grounds of the National Bank Open as we wrap up an incredible tournament and look back at a title from Simona Halep, and our favourite matches, moments, interviews, and highlights from the week. We also chat with a couple members of the NBO Ball crew, and give our recap of the Canadian performances in both Toronto and Montreal. Enjoy!

She is the third ranked player in the world and a two-time slam semifinalist. Greece star Maria Sakkari is our special guest on Match Point Canada for today's Day 6 episode from the grounds of the National Bank Open. Meantime, we've now reached the semifinals stage of the event as Simona Halep continues to play well. Gaby Dabrowski is still thriving in doubles!

She's one of the most experienced players on tour! Two-time grand slam singles champion Simona Halep is our special guest on our Day 5 episode from the National Bank Open in Toronto. Meanwhile, we've seen plenty of shock upsets on the grounds of the NBO, as Iga Swiatek suffered a surprise exit, while Bianca Andreescu's tournament came to an end. We cover all the action and preview the quarterfinals ahead on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

She is one of the most intense competitors on the WTA circuit! Match Point Canada lands an exclusive interview with Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva on Day 4 of the National Bank Open. Meantime, we look back at Serena's final match in Toronto, Bianca advancing, a tough loss for Leylah, and what's to come on a great round of 16 lineup!

Is she the greatest of all time? The iconic legend Serena Williams has announced she will be retiring later this summer, and continues on here from the National Bank Open in Toronto. Our guest this week is her next opponent - Swiss star, Belinda Bencic! Bencic is a former 2015 champion in Canada and gold medalist in singles in Tokyo. We also look at all the action ahead, victories from Bianca Andreescu and Leylah + sister Bianca Jolie in doubles! All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada.

She is a US Open champion - and she has returned to Match Point Canada! Our good friend Bianca Andreescu is back for a conversation on the podcast, as she discusses a return to back home to play the National Bank Open. We also touch on her new mental health initiative, cover rapid fire questions, and a tough opening round match ahead with Daria Kasatkina. Meantime, we look back at a great first win of 2022 from Serena Williams, and the full order of play ahead for the Tuesday from NBO Toronto. Enjoy!

The 2022 National Bank Open presented by Rogers is officially underway! Main draw action is set to begin as Ben and Mike preview a deep women's field that features 19 of the top 20 women's players and marks a return from Serena and Venus Williams. Our guest on the Day 1 episode is Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova, who's come through qualifying to reach the main draw, and is a former semifinalist here in Toronto three seasons ago. We also preview all of the terrific matches to watch on the Monday, and discuss Canadians Leylah Annie Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu. Enjoy!

The 2022 National Bank Open presented by Rogers is officially underway! Main draw action is set to begin as Ben and Mike preview a deep women's field that features 19 of the top 20 women's players and marks a return from Serena and Venus Williams. Our guest on the Day 1 episode is Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova, who's come through qualifying to reach the main draw, and is a former semifinalist here in Toronto three seasons ago. We also preview all of the terrific matches to watch on the Monday, and discuss Canadians Leylah Annie Fernandez and Bianca Andreescu. Enjoy!