Match Point Canada

Rogers Cup is nearly upon us! We get our listeners set for the upcoming action in Toronto and Montreal as we interview Canadian tennis player Brayden Schnur, who has earned a wildcard entry into the main draw. Schnur just recently broke into the ATP top 100. We also look in at the action from the Citi Open, and check back on some excellent results from Canadians just a week ago. All of that and mo...

Episode 11 of Match Point Canada is here as we speak with Vernon, BC's Vasek Pospisil. Pospisil has made his return to the tour following back surgery and is set to compete in the summer hard court swing and Rogers Cup. We also discuss ATP politics at large, look back at Leylah Annie Fernandez's title in Gatineau, and have another Rogers Cup ticket giveaway! All of that and more on the latest edit...

Episode 10 - Wimbledon Recap with Abigail Johnson by Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are through one week of action, including a wild Manic Monday at the All England Club. The Wimbledon Championships continue and with the quarterfinals upon us, Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre delve into biggest surprises, top performances, and players to watch. They also look back at some Canadian results including the impressive play of doubles specialist Gaby Dabrowski. All of that and more on th...

The 133rd edition of the Wimbledon Championships are officially underway down at the All England Club! Chris Oddo of Tennis Now joins Ben Lewis to break down the singles draws for both the men and women, discuss some potential dark-horses, and look at the prospects of the Canadians. All of that and more on the latest edition of Match Point Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his impressive form in 2019, reaching the semifinals at Queen's Club, Roger Federer hoisted a 10th title in Halle and the WTA has a new world number one! Tune in to the latest edition of Match Point Canada as Ben and Mike break down all the action on the grass ahead of Wimbledon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week TSN tennis reporter Mark Masters recaps the action from Roland Garros where he saw Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty capture the titles. We also speak with rising Canadian star, 16 year old Leylah Annie Fernandez, who took home the Junior Girls French Open singles championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time grand slam finalist and world number 8 Kevin Anderson of South Africa is our special guest on the program this week! Anderson is rehabbing an elbow injury that forced him to miss the French Open, but is eager to make his return to the grass court swing. We also catch up with Sascha Zverev's favourite Yorkshire reporter, the always quirky Jonathan Pinfield, and preview all the action to co...

Action is underway from the City of Lights as players are competing at the 123 edition of the French Open champion. New York Times writer Christopher Clarey joins the program to discuss his favourites at the event, we point out some compelling matches to watch, and look at which Canadians are still alive at Roland Garros. All of that on the latest edition of Match Point Canada! Learn more about yo...

Coming off her first ITF title of 2019 in Japan, Canadian Rebecca Marino is our special guest on this week’s episode of Match Point Canada. Marino is now competing in Roland Garros qualifying. We also recap titles from Rafael Nadal and Karolina Pliskova in Rome, look at some of our top contenders heading to the French Open, and check in with latest Canadian news! All of that and more on the latest...

Kiki Bertens and Novak Djokovic both hoisted major titles in Madrid, while action in Rome is now underway. George Bellshaw, journalist from Metro UK, joins Match Point Canada to break down the clay court action from Spain, and preview the Italian Open. We also speak with former player and advocate Tim Mayotte about the ATP's pending player council vote. All of that and more the latest episode of M...

Canadian Bianca Andreescu is our special guest on the inaugural episode of Match Point Canada. We discuss her recovery from a shoulder injury, preparations for the clay court season, and her newfound fame in 2019. We also preview the Madrid Open, recap a blockbuster first round match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, and pencil in some favourites on both the men's and women's tou...

Dominic Thiem and Petra Kvitova hoisted big titles this past week, Rafael Nadal looks human on clay, while the Canadian contingency looks to find its footing on the dirt. Our special guest this week is Damien Cox, writer for The Star, as he joins us to breakdown the clay court action, comment on the Canadian tennis landscape, and also weigh in on the latest Justin Gimelstob controversy. We also sh...

With the clay court season in full force, it was Fabio Fognini who picked up the biggest win of his career, capturing the title at Monte Carlo. Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime continue their campaigns on the red dirt. Canada had an important learning experience in a losing effort to Czech Republic in Fed Cup action. All of that and more on the latest Southpaw Slice! Learn more about you...

The clay court season is officially upon us! Action is underway from Monte Carlo while Canada is competing in Fed Cup this weekend against the Czech Republic. The great Tom Tebbutt, writer for Tennis Canada, joins the program this week to discuss the 2019 season so far, preview the country's Fed Cup tie, plus give his thoughts on the upcoming clay court swing. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

2019 Miami Open recap by Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Felix Auger Aliassime has made his first ever Masters 1000 quarterfinal, Bianca Andreescu has a budding rivalry with Angelique Kerber, and we now know the source of Denis Shapovalov's blossoming rap career. Special guest Blair Henley joins us on the program this week to share her stories covering the ATP and WTA, give a look back to some fun collegiate tennis moments, and offer input on the Canadi...

Canadian Bianca Andreescu made history this past week, capturing the BNP Paribas Open from Indian Wells. Tennis player and two-time junior doubles grand slam champion Carson Branstine joins the Southpaw Slice to talk about her partnership with Andreescu on the court, her growth as a player, and what lies ahead in 2019. We also look ahead and preview all the coverage from the Miami Open. All of tha...

We're through one week of action at the unofficial fifth grand slam of the season. Canadians are still alive and doing well at the BNP Paribas Open. Guest from tennis.com Kamakshi Tandon joins the show this week to chat about the action, and reflect on the ATP's controversial ousting of President Chris Kermode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bianca Andreescu put together another impressive week reaching the semifinals of Acapulco, Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his strong stretch on clay, and the great Roger Federer captured his 100th career title in Dubai. All three will be in action plus many more at the BNP Paribas Open from Indian Wells this week! We recap the events from a week ago, and preview the big tournament ahead. Learn mo...

She is one of the most respected professional umpires in the chair! Special guest Eva Asderaki-Moore joins us as we discuss the challenges of working and calling the biggest tennis matches in the world. Meanwhile, Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime made history at the Rio Open becoming the youngest player ever to reach the final of an ATP 500. We'll talk about his amazing run in Brazil and his rise in...

18 year-old Canadian Bianca Andreescu is enjoying a breakthrough 2019 season on the WTA tour! We catch up with Andreescu to see how she's enjoying her sudden success, discuss Canadian Brayden Schnur's remarkable run to the finals of the New York Open, and look ahead to the week of tennis on the ATP and WTA. All of that and more on the latest edition of the Southpaw Slice! Learn more about your ad...

Bianca Andreescu continued her awesome 2019 as Canada dominated the Netherlands to advance through their Fed Cup tie. Meantime, world number one Naomi Osaka made a sudden coaching split with Sascha Bajin. On the men's side, MIlos Raonic and Denis Shapovalov both compete in singles at the ATP 500 in Rotterdam - tune in for all the latest on this week's episode of the Southpaw Slice! Learn more abou...

Southpaw Slice - Davis Cup recap with Arash Madani by Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of Canada's Davis Cup tie with Slovakia, Ben Lewis of the Southpaw Slice had a chance to speak with team captain Frank Dancevic about his roster of players and their upcoming challenge this weekend. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices