Match Point Canada

We are back with another episode of Match Point Canada. Founder and publisher of Racquet Magazine, Caitlin Thompson joins us on this week's podcast, to discuss her publication, the need to tap into the arts and culture of the sport, and how we can usher in a tennis 'renaissance'. We also recap Aryna Sabalenka's dominant performance in Abu Dhabi, the crisis that has befallen the Australian Open, qu...

Competing in her first professional match since 2019, Canadian Rebecca Marino made a terrific return, defeating Jacqueline Cristian 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of Australian Open qualifying. Marino joins Match Point Canada for an exclusive interview following the win. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year from Match Point Canada! We are pleased to be back this week with our first podcast of 2021, as New York Times correspondent and veteran journalist Christopher Clarey guest stars for a full preview of the upcoming tennis season. We tackle the top storylines to watch for on the ATP and WTA, place expectations on Canadians like Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime, and eagerly a...

Canadian tennis veteran and ATP Comeback Player of the Year Vasek Pospisil joins Match Point Canada for our final episode of the 2020 season. Pospisil reflects on his ATP award and terrific season, why everything is clicking on court, how he spent time away from the tour, and his role in the new PTPA. Also on this episode, we do a full look back on the year in 2020, including the breakthrough slam...

We've gone a full year without seeing Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu on court. Her coaching team of Sylvain Bruneau and Virginie Tremblay both join Match Point Canada this week to discuss the difficult 2020 year, the progress Andreescu has made to overcome injuries, and their plans for 2021. We also recap the ATP Finals from London. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Former world number four and 2015 Rogers Cup champion Belinda Bencic sits down this week with Match Point Canada as the Swiss star updates us on her health, training, and focus for the upcoming season. We also speak with President of Tennis Canada Michael Downey, recap a run to the finals from Vasek Pospisil at the Sofia Open, and give a quick preview of the Nitto ATP Finals. Enjoy! Learn more abo...

Two-time grand slam finalist Kevin Anderson joins us the latest episode of Match Point Canada! The former world number five discusses his impressive semifinals run at the Vienna Open, dealing with injury issues, navigating 2020, and becoming a father! We also discuss Milos Raonic and his run to the semifinals of the Rolex Paris Masters, a doubles title from Felix Auger Aliassime, and action ahead...

Dynamic and vibrant tennis host Blair Henley joins us for this week's episode of Match Point Canada! Blair discusses some of the surprises in the topsy-turvy 2020 tennis season with us, which Canadians have impressed the most, Denis Shapovalov and the technology debate, and how Iga Swiatek managed to capture a slam title. We also look at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Novak Djokovic's quest for th...

Canadian Leylah Fernandez has now broken through inside the top 90 of the WTA rankings after an impressive run to the third round of the French Open. We speak with the 18 year-old on her rapid ascent up the rankings in 2020, adapting to life in the pandemic, and managing her new career. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 French Open is now in the books. Rafael Nadal made history at the event, winning his record 13th title at Roland Garros, and 20th overall major to tie Roger Federer for the most men's singles grand slams of all time. Iga Swiatek won her first career slam, becoming the first Polish woman to win a major in the Open Era. To recap all of the action, Sportsnet's Caroline Cameron and TSN's Mark...

Quarterfinals action awaits us in both the men's and women's fields at the 2020 Roland Garros. Tennis Now journalist and friend of the podcast Chris Oddo joins us to recap all the action that has transpired at the French Open and what to expect moving forward. We also evaluate how the Canadians fared in the draws. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 French Open is upon us! For the first time, Roland Garros will be the final grand slam of the calendar year in tennis, and we have a full preview of all the action. Joining us on the episode is Canadian tennis player Steven Diez, who has qualified for the tournament, reaching the main draw of a grand slam for the first time in his career! We speak to him about the milestone moment in his...

Eight-time grand slam champion and one of the all time greats, Jimmy Connors joins us on Match Point Canada as we wrap up two terrific weeks at the US Open. Connors reflects on his storied career, and gives some of his best memories from Flushing Meadows. We also cover in detail the 2020 US Open including performances by all of the Canadians, and title wins from Naomi Osaka and Dominic Thiem. Enjo...

Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime reached the second week of a grand slam for the first time in his career at the 2020 US Open. The 20 year-old Montreal native reflects on his tournament results and how he plans to continue to progress as he heads over to Europe for the clay court season. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canadian Vasek Pospisil joins Match Point Canada to discuss his deep run at the U.S. Open after falling in the round of 16 to Alex De Minaur. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Match Point Canada speaks with Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski, who reached the quarterfinals in women's doubles alongside Alison Riske at the U.S. Open. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time ever, three Canadians have reached the round of 16 in singles at a grand slam event. We catch up with Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger Aliassime, and Vasek Pospisil and discuss their incredible tennis through the first week at the US Open. Also visit hekate.com to learn more about Vasek Pospisil's new health performance supplement of functional mushrooms. Enjoy! Learn more about yo...

Leylah Fernandez has her first ever main draw win at a grand slam, defeating Vera Zvonareva. We caught up with the native of Montreal to discuss the victory, and her next opponent, Sofia Kenin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 140th edition of the US Open is upon us! Grand slam tennis is back, as Ben and Mike preview both the men's and women's field, offer up darkhorse picks, and lay out their expectations for Canadians. They also look back on Milos Raonic's impressive run to the final of the Western & Southern Open, and discuss the newly formed players association. All of that and more on the latest edition of Matc...

Sports host, presenter, reporter and producer Nick McCarvel joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada! We break down all the storylines leading up to the US Open, assess the chances of Canadians, and anticipate to expect the unexpected as players build up for action from Flushing Meadows. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Canadian Bianca Andreescu will not be able to defend her 2019 US Open title as she's officially pulled out of Flushing Meadows. We discuss her withdrawal, a great result from Genie Bouchard at the Prague Open, Serena vs. Venus and much more! We also take some listener questions. All of that and more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

Top 20 ATP player, three-time finalist, and junior French Open champion Felix Auger-Aliassime joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada! Auger-Aliassime, who is set to turn 20, discusses his rise in the ATP rankings, why he delivers in big moments, his planned schedule for when tennis returns, his good friendship with Denis Shapovalov and much more! We also discuss the WTA Palermo Ladies Ope...

On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, we welcome former top 40 player and French Open champion in doubles, Ryan Harrison! The American is currently competing in World Team Tennis, and after a layoff due to injury, he's looking to progress back to the elite levels of the game. We also provide updates on a few players and their likelihood to compete in Flushing Meadows. All of that and more...

For this week's episode of Match Point Canada, we welcome former ATP pro player Prakash Amritraj. A jack of all trades, Prakash is active in Hollywood as an actor and producer, he's a presenter for Tennis Channel, columnist for GQ India, and a fitness inspiration. He speaks about memorable moments from his playing career, what inspired his fitness transformation, and how eager he is to see tennis...

Former world number five and four-time mixed doubles grand slam champion Daniela Hantuchova joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada! Hantuchova discusses fond memories of her career, retired life, and her brand new podcast, We also discuss a great gesture from the Wimbledon Championships, Robin Soderling's open message about mental struggles in the game, and World Team Tennis beginning thi...