Podcast
Match Point Canada
Hosted by Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre · EN
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.
19episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
2026 Wimbledon Preview! - Serena's Wild Card, Sinner Survives Scare
2d ago00:51:38Tap to summarizeWimbledon is officially upon us! Hosts Ben and Mike break down the women's and men's draws including some early Day 1 results and upsets. What can Serena WIlliams do with her singles wild card? Is Jannik Sinner ready to bounce back after an early first round scare? Tune in for all that and more. Episode brought to you by Everyside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Interview with Erin Routliffe - The experience facing Serena Williams
1w ago00:28:22Tap to summarizeUS Open champion and former World No. 1 Erin Routliffe details playing Serena Williams in doubles in back-to-back tournaments, as the 23-time slam winner officially made her return on the grass courts! Host Mike McIntyre speaks with Routliffe as gives her perspective on Serena's level, the unbelievable experience, and much more. Routliffe also shares some tips on how to play on grass courts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Life After Tennis: Interview with Former Pro & Fitness Guru Kariann Pierre Louis
2w ago00:22:28Tap to summarizeFormer ITF player Kariann Pierre Louis joins the podcast this week to talk about how she handled a serious injury bringing her tennis career to an abrupt close at the age of 25, her transition to working in the Country Club environment and why she’s Vicky Mboko’s biggest fan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Episode 16 - Roland Garros Recap! Zverev, Andreeva Claim First GS Titles
3w ago00:41:41Tap to summarizeRoland Garros has officially wrapped up! Ben and Mike recap the second Grand Slam of the season, which featured two first-time major champions in Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva. We breakdown the men's field and how the draw opened up after Jannik Sinner's surprise defeat. We also discuss a crushing QFs loss for Felix Auger-Aliassime. Meanwhile, Andreeva claimed her first, defeating surprise qualifier Maja Chwalinska. Aryna Sabalenka was undone by the conditions, and Iga Swiatek faltered earlier than expected. Plus - Serena is officially returning this week, alongside Victoria Mboko in doubles! All that and more on our latest episode of MPC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Episode 15 - Serena's comeback! | Interview with Jesse Levine
Jun 200:18:46Tap to summarizeIt's now confirmed. Serena Williams is indeed set to make a comeback, with the 44-year-old legend confirming a spot in doubles at Queen's Club. Mike McIntyre chats with former Canadian player and Director of Racquet Sports at Shell Bay about her big return. Levine, a former top 70 player and top coach, spent time hitting and training with Serena at the Shell Bay courts in Florida and gives his insights on her tennis, skillset, and level. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Episode 14 - Roland Garros Preview
May 2300:58:25Tap to summarizeThe second Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is here! Ben and Mike deep dive with a full preview of the women's and men's field at the French Open. Who among the contenders will breakthrough on the women's side? Is there anybody ready to stop Jannik Sinner on his quest for a first Roland Garros? Plus Canadian chances, French Open memories and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Episode 13 - Madrid Open Recap with Abigail Johnson
May 500:33:43Tap to summarizeThe Madrid Open has come and gone! Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 23 matches, capturing a fourth consecutive title, as he again dominated on the clay! Marta Kostyuk won her first career WTA1000 in the women's field. Tennis commentator Abigail Johnson joins Ben to break down Sinner's extraordinary run, how wide the gap is between him and the rest of the field, what Novak Djokovic could do, and the emergence of young star Alexander Blockx. Meanwhile, Marta Kostyuk delivered the biggest title of her career, defeating Mirra Andreeva to win the women's crown. More on her special run, how Andreeva can learn from defeat, Aryna Sabalenka's surprise loss and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Episode 12 - Madrid Open & Clay Court Swing
Apr 2800:43:24Tap to summarizeThe clay court swing is in full flight as the tennis season pushes on! Ben and Mike break down the surge in tennis from Jannik Sinner, a crushing injury to Carlos Alcaraz, and who else could potentially challenge the ATP hierarchy as Roland Garros approaches. They also discuss the fast rising Rafael Jodar, and performances on the clay from Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov. In the meantime, Aryna Sabalenka has made her switch to the new surface, Iga Swiatek is working under a new coach, Coco Gauff is searching for form, and Elena Rybakina looks strong. Plus, Leylah Fernandez is building her form on the red dirt. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Interview with Dominika Cibulkova! Former World No. 4 and Australian Open Finalist
Apr 700:29:32Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode we catch up with former world No. 4 and 2014 Australian Open finalist Dominika Cibulkova! Cibulkova shares what she's been up to since retiring from the sport in 2019, thoughts on the WTA today, and she also reflects on some her favourite memories and moments in tennis including her WTA Finals title in 2016, her run in Melbourne, and her time at the National Bank Open in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Episode 11 - Miami Open Recap! Sabalenka & Sinner Complete Sunshine Double
Apr 100:48:24Tap to summarizeThe Miami Open is in the rearview mirror! Ben and Mike return on Match Point Canada to recap the action as both Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner managed to incredibly complete the Sunshine Double with their titles. We also cover another big result from Victoria Mboko, the return of Qinwen Zheng, Alcaraz's surprise loss, and much more. This episode brought to you by RCVRI Toronto! Use code: MatchPointCan for $10 off your first visit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →