Match Point Canada

He's just 22 years of age and already inside the top 350 of the rankings. Canadian tennis player Alexis Galarneau is our guest on Match Point Canada this week! He reflects on his collegiate career at N.C. State, tells us about touring life as a professional, and also answers some rapid fire questions. We recap an historic 37th Masters 1000 title and YE #1 ranking from Novak Djokovic, accomplished...

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals are underway from Prague! Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada chats with tennis player Carol Zhao, who's representing Canada as they compete for victory at the team competition. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lead singles player Rebecca Marino speaks with Match Point Canada ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals from Prague. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals from Prague are now upon us! We preview the upcoming event for Team Canada, who gets set to compete against France and the Russian Tennis Federation in Group A. We chat with tennis coach and interim Captain Sylvain Bruneau, and also speak with former Canadian player, Fed Cup participant, and coach/analyst Marie-Eve Pelletier. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices....

The unofficial 'fifth' major is now in the books! The 2021 BNP Paribas Open from Indian Wells is in the rear view mirror and we had massive surprises on both sides, with first time winners Cam Norrie and Paula Badosa capturing singles titles. Tennis Channel Live host Steve Weissman joins us this week to recap the top storylines in the desert, and we also catch up with selfie Queen Lawanda Watts, w...

She's one of the very best in the sport! Professional chair umpire Marija Cicak is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada. On this profile episode, we cover the challenges of the position, how technology plays a role, and how to manage 'personalities' while umpiring. We also cover the ATP's announcement of a domestic violence policy and subsequent investigation of Alexander Zverev,...

We're back with another episode of Match Point Canada! We look back at Team Europe's dominant win over Team World at Laver Cup, cover the Canadian performances from Denis and Felix, and look ahead to events on tap for this week in San Diego and Chicago. We also share a conversation with former top 25 player and Roland Garros semifinalist, Amanda Anisimova! All that and much more on our latest epis...

A fortnight has come and gone at the 2021 US Open. We recap all of the storylines here at Match Point Canada, including Emma Raducanu's improbable title, Leylah Fernandez's spectacular achievement, and Daniil Medvedev's first career major. We also review another milestone for Felix Auger-Aliassime, a first major semifinal, Gaby Dabrowski's doubles prowess, and the future of Canadian tennis. Learn...

19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez has produced an historic run to the US Open semifinals! We catch up with her following her 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 victory over Elina Svitolina. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One week has come and gone from Flushing Meadows, and Canadians are moving through the later stages of the draw. We recap the action from the 2021 US Open, a stunning run from Leylah Fernandez, surprises in the men's field, and also chat with Olympic gold medalist in women's soccer, Evelyne Viens! She discusses the experience watching Fernandez courtside. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. V...

The 2021 US Open is upon us! We have a jam packed episode of Match Point Canada as we preview the final slam of the season, as we assess the chances of Canadians and offer our dark horse picks. We interview journalist Chris Clarey on his new book about Roger Federer, and have a contest to win a copy. We also speak with Canadian and Paralympian Rob Shaw as he prepares to compete in Tokyo in wheelch...

She's a two-time Wimbledon champion, Olympic bronze medalist, and winner of 28 career singles titles. Star Petra Kvitova joins us for a short chat on Match Point Canada as we caught up with her while she was in action from the Omnium Banque National in Montreal. We also recap the Western & Southern Open from Cincinnati, discuss Ash Barty's dominance as a world no. 1, another final from Gaby Dabrow...

An incredible week of tennis has come and gone in Toronto and Montreal. Mike and Ben have a full wrap of the National Bank Open as Daniil Medvedev and Camila Giorgi both won titles on finals Sunday. We also discuss Gaby Dabrowki's title in doubles alongside Luisa Stefani and other Canadian performances. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former world no. 1 and two-time slam finalist Karolina Pliskova joins Mike of Match Point Canada following a semifinals victory in Montreal. Pliskova has won 16 singles title on the WTA tour and was in the finals of Wimbledon earlier this season. She'll play for the title at the Omnium Banque Nationale against Camila Giorgi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's a French open finalist, seven time ATP title winner, and the highest-ranked Greek player in tennis history! World no. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas joins us for a chat on Match Point Canada as he continues to progress at the National Bank Open from Toronto. We also cover all the quarterfinal action on both the men's and women's side, and get set for our upcoming semifinal matchups on Day 6. Enjoy! Lea...

She's a major quarterfinalist, has reached a career high #23, is the youngest player inside the top 100 on the WTA, and inspires on and off the court. 17 year-old phenom Coco Gauff is our guest on today's episode from the National Bank Open! We also chat about Bianca's tough defeat in Montreal, and our lineup of great quarterfinal matchups on both the men's and women's side. Enjoy! Learn more abou...

Silver medalist and Wimbledon quarterfinalist Karen Khachanov is our guest on our Day 4 episode of Match Point Canada from the National Bank Open! We speak about his Tokyo Olympics experience, how he likes playing in Canada, and have some fun rapid fire questions. We also cover a tough day of tennis from the Canadian men, another big upset win from Rebecca Marino, and what's in store for our order...

Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada speaks with WTA star Donna Vekic as she competes at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers from Montreal. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's won eight ATP titles and he now ALSO has an Olympic gold medal. Russian Andrey Rublev is our guest on Day 3 of our National Bank Open coverage. We cover the latest injury and withdrawal from 20-time slam champion Rafael Nadal. We also discuss a potential for a Russia vs. Canada rivalry in tennis, an electric Tsitsipas vs. Humbert night match, Bianca's win in Montreal, and much more. Enjoy! Le...

We recap Day 1 from the National Bank Open and get set for all of the action from day 2 of the tournament in Toronto and Montreal. Our guest is world no. 12 Casper Ruud, who is fresh off winning three consecutive clay court titles! We also give a full breakdown of our order of play and preview some exciting matches in store. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

We are all set for Day 1 action from the National Bank Open! We take a look at the Order of play, discuss the fan experience that lies ahead, recap some of the pre-tournament press conferences, and also chat with Pickering's Brayden Schnur, who qualified for the main draw with two wins! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professional tennis is back in Canada! We preview the National Bank Open in Toronto and Omnium-Banque Nationale in Montreal as qualifying action is officially underway. Toronto Tournament Director Karl Hale tees up the event, while we also speak with Canadian doubles player Sharon Fichman, and break down both the men's and women's draws. Be sure to check in with us all week - we'll provide daily p...

He is one of the most decorates doubles players in tennis history and one of the icons of the sport! Canadian Daniel Nestor joins Match Point Canada this week to reflect on his career, memories from his six Olympics, and how he still stays busy in the sport of tennis. We also recap Canada's performances in Tokyo, and give a peak ahead to the National Bank Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

We check in with veteran Canadian Vasek Pospisil, who talks to Match Point Canada about his 2021 season, and is coming off a finals run in doubles in Newport. The National Bank Open is awaiting the final stages approval to get our great Canadian tennis events in Toronto and Montreal. We also have a key catch up with Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey who updates tennis fans on the current status of...

Two world number ones prevailed at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. Novak Djokovic delivered a record-tying 20th major title and sixth crown from Wimbledon, defeating Matteo Berrettini in the final. Australia's Ash Barty won her second grand slam in singles, topping Karolina Pliskova. Freelance reporter for Universal Tennis Nina Pantic joins us to recap all of the action from the All England Club...