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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.
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Episode 13 - Madrid Open Recap with Abigail Johnson
2w ago00:33:43Tap 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
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Episode 12 - Madrid Open & Clay Court Swing
3w ago00:43:24Tap 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
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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
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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
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Episode 9 - Indian Wells Recap: Sinner Delivers, Sabalenka Gets Revenge
Mar 1800:38:55Tap to summarizeGuest Philip Fama joins Ben on Match Point Canada to break down all the action at Indian Wells! Jannik Sinner completed his trophy set of Masters 1000 hard court titles, winning at the BNP Paribas Open. Aryna Sabalenka avenged her loss to Elena Rybakina with a victory in the women's final. We also discuss the return of Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz's first loss of 2026, a big performance from Victoria Mboko and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 8 - 2026 Indian Wells: Alcaraz Locked In, Eala & Swiatek trend up
Mar 1000:25:41Tap to summarizeWe're into the second week of action at Indian Wells! Amy Lundy Dahl of Tennis Connected joins Ben on Match Point Canada to cover a few of the early storylines from the tournament and reflect on her time at the BNP Paribas Open. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner but continue to roll, Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in form, and Alex Eala is a fast rising superstar. We also breakdown the recent play from Iga Swiatek and Victoria Mboko. This episode brought to you by RCVRI Use our code: MatchPointCAN for 10% off your visit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 7 - 2026 Indian Wells Preview + Big Canadian Results
Mar 300:50:05Tap to summarizeThe unofficial fifth slam is here! The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells kicks off this week and hosts Ben and Mike prepare for the event with a full draw preview of the men's and women's field. Is Alcaraz the man to beat? Can Aryna Sabalenka claim her first crown in the desert? They also dig into big Canadian results in February from Felix Auger-Aliassime, Victoria Mboko and more. This episode brought to you by RCVRI and 10XTO. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Interview with Eric Hechtman - Coaching Experiences, Venus & Serena and more
Feb 2200:24:09Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode of Match Point Canada, Mike welcomes tennis coach Eric Hechtman to the podcast! Hechtman is a former University of Miami and ATP player, and has coached numerous stars including Venus and Serena Williams, Canadian Genie Bouchard, and most recently, American Hailey Baptiste. He weighs in on touring life, what he believes Venus can still bring to the game, his thoughts on the WTA now, and much more .Enjoy! Episode filmed on site at 10XTO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nicolas Arseneault: Playing Davis Cup with Canada, Kentucky & Pro Dreams
Feb 1100:23:04Tap to summarizeThis week, Davis Cup team member and Canadian tennis player Nicolas Arseneault joins us! The 19 year-old speaks with Ben about his experience in Vancouver representing the Davis Cup squad in their qualifier against Brazil, learning from Gabriel Diallo and Liam Draxl, and how the week will help him moving forward. He also speaks about choosing Kentucky as his school, playing NBO last year, goals for the future and more! Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 5 - Australian Open Recap!
Feb 300:49:49Tap to summarizeThe Australian Open has wrapped up! Carlos Alcaraz made history, completing the Career slam, Novak Djokovic made an incredible return to the finals, and Elena Rybakina claimed her second career major. Ben and Mike recap the full event and also preview Canada's Davis Cup team this weekend in Vancouver. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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