Match Point Canada

Five-time grand slam doubles champion, and former French Open finalist Lucie Safarova joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada. Safarova discusses her transition from a lengthy playing career to retirement, her epic run at the French Open, some of her toughest rivals, and her thoughts on the tennis calendar for 2020. We also discuss changes to the ATP ranking system. All of that and more on...

Former Wimbledon finalist and career top five player Genie Bouchard joins us for a special Canada Day podcast as the country turns 153 years old! Bouchard discusses her time spent in quarantine which included taking a neuroscience course, seeking out a new coaching voice for her team, and her plans to get extensive match play before the WTA returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

He's a coach to Serena Williams, a founder of a premier tennis academy in France, and one of the top commentators in the sport today. Guest Patrick Mouratoglou joins Match Point Canada this week to discuss his new UTS event, Serena's quest for history, and his promising young stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Coco Gauff. We also chat about the Credit Bank Invitational from Charleston, Sascha Zverev's f...

Wimbledon finalist, former world number three, and veteran star Canadian tennis player Milos Raonic joins us on Match Point Canada this week! Raonic discusses his intensive training during quarantine, his thoughts on plans for the ATP tour to resume, and reflects on Rogers Cup memories. We also discuss the latest string of positive COVID-19 tests affecting the tennis world, including world number...

It's a full slate in our latest episode of Match Point Canada, as we discuss the mass of protests over racial injustice and police brutality with Canadian tennis player Francoise Abanda. We also catch up with our favourite reporter from Yorkshire, Jonathan Pinfield, discuss the protocols in place for the 2020 US Open, and offer some tennis book recommendations. Tune in :) Learn more about your ad...

She was a former top 40 player with wins over star players like Daniela Hantuchova, Francesca Schiavone, and Sabine Lisicki. American Ashley Harkleroad joins Match Point Canada this week to discuss life now post-tennis, her memories in the sport, and what she thinks of top Canadian stars like Bianca Andreescu. We chat with physical therapist and former collegiate player Alex Aksanov, who is on the...

It's a full episode of Match Point Canada as we speak fellow journalists Craig Shapiro and Abigail Johnson. We delve into plenty of tennis history and great match moments with podcast host and veteran journalist Craig Shapiro. We also speak with rising tennis commentator Abigail Johnson on parity in the women's game, Serena's quest for the slam record, and the future stars of the WTA. All of that...

We're back with another episode of Match Point Canada! Six time grand slam champion, former world number one in doubles, tennis commentator and coach of Sam Stosur, Rennae Stubbs joins us this week to discuss all the hot button topics in our sport. We also catch up with rising star Leylah Annie Fernandez and cover the player funding National Bank is supplying to our Canadian athletes. All of that...

With tennis still on hold and Match Point Canada taking a week off, we look back at our 2019 interview with former world number one and US Open champion, Andy Roddick. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another episode of Match Point Canada! On this week's episode, Canadian tennis player Peter Polansky joins us for an update on how he's spending his time in isolation, and discusses a tour merger, player funding and more. We also speak with Rogers Cup tournament director Karl Hale to find out the latest on the status of the event in Toronto, and delve into the virtual Madrid Open. All of that...

He's a tennis freestyle artist and has amassed a huge following on Instagram. Tennis wizard Stefan Bojic joins Match Point Canada this week to talk about some of his incredible tricks and how he learned his skills. Canadian junior doubles champion and USC college player Carson Branstine speaks with us to give an update on what she's doing during quarantine. We also review Instagram Live chats betw...

Tennis Canada President and CEO Michael Downey joins this week's podcast to discuss the postponement of Coupe Rogers, the long term ramifications it will have on their organization, and what their plans are moving forward. We speak with Voice of Rogers Cup, and Director of Mayfair Clubs Ken Crosina to get some tips on how to stay active without playing our favourite sport. We also build our perfec...

The lively, energetic force that is Rob Steckley joins the Match Point Canada podcast this week. Steckley is an experienced Canadian tennis coach, who has worked with various top players like Lucie Safarova, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Denis Shapovalov. In a wide-ranging interview, he shares his experiences on tour as a player and coach, lessons learned, and how he has adapted to bring out the be...

Canadian doubles player Sharon Fichman joins Match Point Canada to discuss how she's keeping busy and healthy during the hiatus from tennis. We also catch up with listeners to see how they're coping without the sport, and discuss the latest news involving Wimbledon. All of that and more on the latest episode of Match Point Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

The ATP and WTA have suspended play until June 7th, the French Open is eyeing a return in late September, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are now officially postponed. Journalist Christopher Clarey of the New York Times joins the program this week to discuss all that has transpired on the tennis circuit in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. We also discuss the ramifications for Laver Cup, the ranki...

With ATP and WTA tour play now suspended for several weeks, we speak with Canadian doubles player Gaby Dabrowski to get her perspective on the news and how it is affecting the sport. We also look at her illustrious career and new partnership with Jelena Ostapenko. Nina Pantic of the TENNIS.com podcast also joins us to reflect on the current climate in tennis, and the steps we take moving forward....

In a stunning decision from organizers, the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Writer Tom Tebbutt of Tennis Canada joins us to breakdown what happens next in light of the news, and also discuss results from Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime. We also chat with hitting partner, Youtuber and all-things tennis Philip Fama, who was on-site at the event when it was called off. All of that and mo...

She's a former world number 12, a mixed doubles grand slam champion, and US Open quarterfinalist. Tatiana Golovin joins Match Point Canada to discuss a possible comeback to the tour. We look back at an unbelievable week from Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez, who reached her maiden WTA final at age 17. We also cover Novak Djokovic's ridiculous 21 match winning streak, and Rafael Nadal's title in Aca...

The latest episode of Match Point Canada is here! Former manager of the Tragically Hip and mega-tennis fan Jake Gold joins us in studio to share some great stories of his experiences on court with stars, discuss the dynamics of the ATP and WTA, and accessibility of the sport in Canada. We also look back at a fifth ATP final from Felix Auger-Aliassime and wish Genie Bouchard a happy 26th birthday....

It's a special episode of Match Point Canada! Former world number four, elite level coach, and one of the best tennis analysts in the game today, Brad Gilbert joins the program to reflect on his great career, lend his expertise on the top Canadians, discuss the sport as a whole, and look ahead to the Olympics. We also recap Felix Auger Aliassime and his fourth career ATP final, Vasek Pospisil's ri...

On the latest episode of Match Point Canada, Sportsnet's Caroline Cameron joins us to discuss Canada's Fed Cup Tie with Switzerland, while we also speak with captain and former player Heidi El Tabakh. We also reflect on Vasek Pospisil's run to the finals in Montpellier, and look in at ongoing action this week around the ATP and WTA. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

The first grand slam of the season has come and gone! Novak Djokovic captured his eighth Australian Open crown and 17th grand slam overall, while Sofia Kenin is now a first-time major champion. We recap all the action Down Under and give our heroes and zeroes. We chat Leylah Annie Fernandez ahead of Canada's Fed Cup tie with Switzerland, and we also look back at Sascha's Zverev's semifinal run wit...

We are through one week of action Down Under in Melbourne! Match Point Canada returns with another podcast as we catch up with Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey to discuss the great progress of Canadian players in the country. We also recap the great week of tennis at the Australian Open, and preview what's in store in our final matches of the grand slam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

The first grand slam of the tennis season is upon us! Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre break down the Australian Open with a full preview of the men's and women's events. They delve into their picks, dark-horses, potential Cinderella stories, Canadian content, and discuss some potential match-ups. We also have a signed ball from 2018 Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki for our listeners. Tune i...

Serena Williams captured her 73rd title winning the ASB Classic, Serbia won the inaugural ATP Cup, while Canadians get set for Australian Open qualifying. We look back at the latest tennis action with journalist Kamakshi Tandon, and preview what is in store with the first grand slam of the season just around the corner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices