Match Point Canada

Dec 08 2024 336 ep. 40 mins 158
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Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre provide weekly coverage of the ATP and WTA with a focus on Canada’s top players

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Feature Interview - Marina Stakusic

Dec 08 2024 19 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!

Episode 40 - 2024 ATP & WTA Awards

Dec 03 2024 46 mins  
The tennis season has officially come to a close! Hosts Ben and Mike reconvene this week to break down all the ATP and WTA award nominees for 2024, and debate their selections on Player of the Year, Most Improved, Comeback Player, Newcomer and much more. They also discuss Novak Djokovic's huge hire of Andy Murray as his next coach, a final farewell from Juan Martin del Potro, and I

Feature Interview - Liam Draxl

Dec 02 2024 20 mins  
Newmarket, Ontario's Liam Draxl returns to Match Point Canada! The 22-year-old Canadian catches up with Ben in a lengthy feature interview as he looks back on his first full season as an ATP pro, the rigours of the Challenger circuit, finding success in doubles and more. We also have signed tennis balls from Draxl for one lucky listener. Enjoy!

Episode 39 - ATP Finals with Steve Weissman

Nov 18 2024 30 mins  
The ATP Finals have officially wrapped up! Tennis Channel host Steve Weissman stops by to speak with Ben about Jannik Sinner's title and massive 2024 campaign, takeaways from his rival Carlos Alcaraz, the consistency and improvement from Taylor Fritz and much more. They also discuss Rafael Nadal's final goodbye upcoming at the Davis Cup Finals and the resurgence of Denis Shapovalov

BJK Cup Finals Feature Interview with Rebecca Marino

Nov 15 2024 10 mins  
Rebecca Marino joins Ben on Match Point Canada to discuss her team's squad heading into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals! Marino is joined by Leylah Fernandez, Gabriela Dabrowski, and Marina Stakusic, as the team gets set for action this week. The veteran also discusses her recent success on the WTA, including the biggest title of her career in Midland.

Episode 38 - WTA Finals recap with Blair Henley

Nov 11 2024 56 mins  
The WTA Finals have officially come and gone! Versatile host Blair Henley, who took in the action in Riyadh, joins Ben and Mike to recap the end-of-year championship which featured a first-time win from Coco Gauff, and an electric final against Qinwen Zheng. Meanwhile, Ben and Mike also look back on a huge week for Canadian tennis! Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe notched the dou

Episode 37 - Daniel Nestor

Nov 04 2024 49 mins  
He's a 12-time major champion and a former world No. 1 in doubles! Canadian tennis great Daniel Nestor returns to Match Point Canada, on the heels of his recent induction to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and receiving the Order of Sport. Nestor reflects on some of his top career highlights, why he feels he hasn't gotten a spot in the International Tennis Hall of Fame yet, competing

Wheelchair Tennis Player Development Pathway - Kai Schrameyer

Oct 28 2024 12 mins  
National Coach Kai Schrameyer returns to Match Point Canada to discuss the exciting new Wheelchair Tennis Player Development Pathway. He also covers recent results from Wheelchair tennis players in Canada, and the significant growth in the sport.

Episode 36 - Karolina Pliskova

Oct 21 2024 36 mins  
She's a 17-time WTA singles winner and two-time Grand Slam finalist! Karolina Pliskova returns to Match Point Canada, as she spoke with Mike from the National Bank Open about her signature weapon, the serve, challenges in staying healthy, tennis in Czech Republic, and future goals. Meanwhile, Canadian Gabriel Diallo enjoyed a breakthrough week, reaching his first career ATP final.

Episode 35 - Remembering Rafa with Christopher Clarey

Oct 14 2024 53 mins  
A tennis legend is calling it a career. Rafael Nadal has officially announced his upcoming retirement from tennis at the end of the season, and author and regular guest Christopher Clarey joins Match Point Canada this week to reflect on his incredible career and legacy. Clarey chats with Mike and Ben about the timing of the decision, his meaning to tennis, and expectations for Davi