Match Point Canada

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

Episode 14 - Erin Routliffe & Madrid Open

April 30, 2025 • 59 mins
She's a US Open champion, WTA Finals winner, and reached the world No. 1 in the rankings in doubles! Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss her rise to the top of the game, playing with a target on her back, her admiration of partner Gaby Dabrowski, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and goals for the season and beyond. Hosts Ben and Mike share big podcast news as they move independent for...
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Feature Interview - Francoise Abanda

April 21, 2025 • 17 mins
Francoise Abanda is set to make a comeback! After years away from the tour, the former world No. 117 is now preparing to return to the WTA circuit. The Montreal native talks with Mike about her time off, decision to get back in action, best tennis memories, and what she still hopes to achieve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 13 - Blair Henley

April 13, 2025 • 57 mins
Tennis host and commentator Blair Henley joins Ben and Mike to chat all things clay court swing as we tackle the latest storylines around the tennis world, a big win from Carlos Alcaraz in Monte Carlo, and upcoming action at the WTA1000 in Stuttgart. We also look back at a tough exit for Canada at the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in Tokyo, Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feature Interview - Ariana Arseneault

April 9, 2025 • 16 mins
Canadian Ariana Arseneault is preparing for her Billie Jean King Cup debut! The 22-year-old catches up with host Mike McIntyre ahead of Canada's BJK Cup qualifiers this weekend in Tokyo, Japan. 📸 SJ Champagne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 12 - Miami Open recap with The Slice

March 31, 2025 • 45 mins
Stephen of The Slice joins Ben and Mike for a recap of the Miami Open that featured big titles from Jakub Mensik and Aryna Sabalenka! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 11 - Sharon Fichman & Miami Open check-in

March 24, 2025 • 63 mins
Former Canadian tennis player, commentator, and coach Sharon Fichman returns to Match Point Canada this week! The four-time WTA doubles titlist discusses her decision around retirement, passion for coaching, and also discusses some top Canadian prospects and what makes Victoria Mboko great. Hosts Ben and Mike also break down the latest action and surprises across the Miami Open! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
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Episode 10 - Indian Wells recap

March 17, 2025 • 33 mins
The 2025 BNP Paribas Open has officially wrapped! Ben Robinson of the Game To Love podcast joins Ben to recap historic titles from Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva as the two look back at a fantastic two weeks from Indian Wells. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 9 - Indian Wells check in with Amy Lundy Dahl

March 13, 2025 • 30 mins
Tennis Connected journalist and host Amy Lundy Dahl joins Ben on Match Point Canada to break down the latest storylines at Indian Wells and her experience over in Tennis Paradise! Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 8 - Andreea Prisacariu + Indian Wells Preview

March 4, 2025 • 70 mins
On this week's episode, we welcome Romanian tennis player and the enigmatic Andreea Prisacariu back to the podcast! The 25-year-old talks about her challenges and successes as she continues to navigate the sport, inspiration drawn from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, and her goals to continue to being her authentic self on and off the court. Meanwhile, the Canadians keep tearing it up! Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the final...
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Episode 7 - José Morgado

February 24, 2025 • 59 mins
We're back for another episode of Match Point Canada! Popular tennis journalist and commentator José Morgado joins us this week to discuss the hype around Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca, Jannik Sinner's doping suspension and what the ATP will look like the next three months without the world No. 1. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev claimed his first title of 2025 in Doha, Carlos Alcaraz suffered a surprising loss, Matteo Berrettini took...
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Feature Interview - Vasek Pospisil

February 17, 2025 • 30 mins
His Davis Cup career has officially come to an end! 2022 Davis Cup champion and former world no. 25 Vasek Pospisil announced his retirement from the international event, and will soon say goodbye to the sport of tennis later this year. Pospisil catches up with Ben and Mike on Match Point Canada to discuss the importance of Davis Cup to his career, the incredible 2022 title run and memorable ties prior, other career highlights, an...
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Episode 6 - Victoria Mboko & Shapovalov's big title

February 11, 2025 • 54 mins
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...
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Episode 5 - Davis Cup Recap & Vasek's Goodbye

February 3, 2025 • 31 mins
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 wee...
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Episode 4 - Australian Open recap with Abigail Johnson

January 27, 2025 • 47 mins
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...
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Episode 3 - Australian Open Week 1 with Gill Gross

January 20, 2025 • 37 mins
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 trac...
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Episode 2 - Australian Open Preview with Daniela Hantuchova

January 12, 2025 • 57 mins
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 An...
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Episode 1 - Belinda Bencic

January 6, 2025 • 46 mins
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, go...
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Feature Interview - Stacey Fung

December 23, 2024 • 14 mins
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! Learn mo...
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Feature Interview - Kayla Cross

December 15, 2024 • 20 mins
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 stri...
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Feature Interview - Marina Stakusic

December 8, 2024 • 21 mins
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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