Match Point Canada
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 more.
Episodes
August 8, 2025 • 35 mins
The National Bank Open in Montreal and Toronto have all wrapped up!
Award-winning journalist Arash Madani joins host Ben Lewis to recap the astounding title run from 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, who won the WTA1000 crown in Montreal!
Just how high can she go?
Meanwhile, Ben Shelton overcame Karen Khachanov in Toronto to win his first Masters 1000. Ben and Arash discuss the top storylines in T.O. on site, and how the 12...
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August 5, 2025 • 25 mins
We continue on with our coverage of the National Bank Open!
Episode brought to you by 10XTO
Canadian Victoria Mboko continues her unbelievable dream run in Montreal, reaching the semifinals of the event.
We break down her special run, and look at all the action unfolding in Toronto, and why Ben Shelton is a rock star at NBO
All of that and more on MPC!
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August 3, 2025 • 10 mins
He is one of the most exciting players in the game!
Andrey Rublev makes his return to Match Point Canada as he joins Mike McIntyre for an interview on site at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
The 17-time titlist discusses his coaching partnership with Marat Safin, finding his form later in the season, memories in Canada, and why he still feels very young.
Enjoy!
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August 2, 2025 • 10 mins
Rising young American Learner Tien joins Ben for an interview on Match Point Canada!
The 19-year-old is fast approaching the top 50 and reflects on his growth as a player, his run at the NBO in Toronto, facing a hostile crowd against Denis Shapovalov on Center Court, and his playing style. We also wrap by challenging him with some rapid fire questions.
Enjoy!
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July 31, 2025 • 47 mins
We're back with our third episode from the National Bank Open!
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Hosts Ben and Mike break down all the latest NBO action in Toronto including disappointing early round defeats for Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, and the reliability of Gabriel Diallo.
Mike catches up with top 35 ranked American Brandon Nakashima, who secured his first career win in Toronto.
Meanwhile, Genie Bo...
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July 29, 2025 • 16 mins
He's the tallest player in the sport today and his game is equally big!
American and former NBO finalist Reilly Opelka joins Mike on Match Point Canada for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview as they discuss his return from injury, goals in the sport now that he's healthy again, and his close friendship to Venus Williams.
Enjoy!
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July 29, 2025 • 35 mins
It's our second episode from the grounds at the National Bank Open in Toronto, brought to you by 10XTO!
On today's episode, Ben and Mike recap the biggest title of Leylah Fernandez's career as she claimed the trophy at the Citi Open in Washington.
Meanwhile, Genie Bouchard delayed her retirement andVictoria Mboko keeps on winning!
On the men's side in Toronto, Alexis Galarneau enjoyed a breakthrough performance, plus we look at ...
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July 27, 2025 • 44 mins
The 2025 National Bank Open is officially underway!
Hosts Ben and Mike kick off their coverage with a full preview and draw breakdown of the event in Toronto and look at all the storylines at the Omnium Banque Nationale.
They discuss the top players in action, who you should make sure to watch, which Canadians are in the mix, the retirements of Vasek Pospisil and Genie Bouchard, plus offer up their semifinals predictions.
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July 25, 2025 • 25 mins
The National Bank Open is upon us!
Mike sits down with Tournament Director of the OBN Montreal event, Valerie Tetreault, to discuss the challenges of her role, upcoming 12 day event, which Canadians to keep an eye on and much more.
Enjoy!
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On this week’s episode of Match Point Canada, Ben is joined by Tennis Channel host Steve Weissman to break down a thrilling 2025 Wimbledon Championships!
We dive into:
Jannik Sinner's impressive win over Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final, and the rise of their new rivalry and what it means for tennis. Iga Swiatek's historic sixth Grand Slam title and grass court breakthrough, plus surprising runs from veterans, a big result fro...
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July 11, 2025 • 22 mins
Canadian Victoria Mboko is back on Match Point Canada!
The rising young talent discusses her breakout 2025 season and recent success at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
Mboko explains how she waited around to earn a Lucky Loser spot at the All England Club and go on to win her first ever main draw match at the major, and her experiences competing against the top players in the world.
Enjoy!
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July 7, 2025 • 59 mins
We're halfway through the action at the All England Club!
This week, host James Rogers of The Body Serve podcast joins Match Point Canada to discuss his experiences at Wimbledon.
Hosts Ben and Mike break down men's and women's action in the field and who they're backing to hoist the title come Sunday. They also discuss the success stories and struggles of the Canadians.
All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC!
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June 29, 2025 • 48 mins
The third major of the season is upon us!
Our 2025 Wimbledon Championships officially get underway on Monday.
Hosts Ben and Mike give a full preview of both the men's and women's draws, breakdown the Canadian field, discuss some first round popcorn matches, and finish by offering their predictions!
All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.
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June 25, 2025 • 37 mins
Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ontario makes his return to Match Point Canada this week.
The 23 year-old is now the fourth highest ranked Canadian man, breaking inside the top 150.
He speaks with Ben about experiences competing in Grand Slam qualifying at Wimbledon, gaining more experience on the circuit, making the jump from Challenger to ATP Tour level events, financial challenges, and much more.
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June 16, 2025 • 39 mins
The surface change from clay courts to grass is officially underway!
Tennis content creator and host of the Tuned Into Tennis podcast, Myles David joins Ben Lewis this week to breakdown and cover some of the top storylines and players during the grass court swing!
Meanwhile, Canadian Gabriel Diallo secures his first career ATP singles title and is inside the top 50, while three American men are now inside the top 10.
We cover al...
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June 11, 2025 • 48 mins
The 2025 French Open is in the books!
Journalist and author Ben Rothenberg joins host Ben Lewis to recap the extraordinary title from Carlos Alcaraz as he overcame Jannik Sinner in one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time!
They breakdown the ebbs and flows of the final and where it ranks.
Meanwhile, they discuss a second career major title from Coco Gauff, why defence is a winning formula, and Aryna Sabalenka's disappoi...
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June 3, 2025 • 35 mins
We're over halfway through the second Grand Slam on the tennis calendar!
Hosts Ben and Mike recap the opening week at Roland Garros and discuss their top moments and matches and favourites going into the final days of the tournament.
They also break down the Canadian performances, including a big time run from Victoria Mboko.
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May 24, 2025 • 71 mins
2025 Roland Garros is upon us!
Commentator Nick Lester joins Ben to breakdown the Carlos Alcaraz/Jannik Sinner rivalry and his thoughts ahead of the French Open.
Ben and Mike dissect both the men's and women's draws, highlighting popcorn matches, darkhorses, and the path ahead for all of the Canadians!
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May 12, 2025 • 66 mins
On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, we're happy to welcome New York Times best-selling author Christopher Clarey back to the show!
Clarey has just released his latest book entitled 'The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and his Kingdom of Clay' and Mike speaks in depth with him on the novel and story arc.
Meanwhile, Rome Open action continues!
Ben and Mike break down a strong string of wins from Bianca Andreescu and Victoria Mboko...
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May 5, 2025 • 13 mins
Casper Ruud captured his first career Masters 1000 title in Madrid, overcoming Jack Draper in the finals!
Ben welcomes Vansh Vermani of the TennisOne app to break down Ruud's big title, Draper's recent surge in form, other top players on clay, and what to expect from Jannik Sinner in Rome.
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