Match Point Canada

She's enjoying a breakout 2023 by qualifying for the Australian Open, capturing an ITF title in Toronto, winning her first WTA main draw match in Miami, and breaking inside the top 150 of the rankings. 24-year-old Katherine Sebov is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as she talks about her great progress in 2023, and the opportunity to represent her country at the Billie Jean K...

The Sunshine Double is officially complete! The 2023 Miami Open has now come and gone as we saw big title wins from Daniil Medvedev and Petra Kvitova. Joining us to break down all the action from the event is Tennis Channel host, Steve Weissman! We cover the budding rivalry between Carlos and Jannik Sinner and what is in store for the future of tennis, an impending return of Novak Djokovic, and po...

It's the second and final tournament to close the Sunshine Double! Mike and Ben break down all the action as it unfolds from the 2023 Miami Open. With Iga Swiatek out, Elena Rybakina is hoping to notch a big title, and remains primed as one of the contenders. Is Krecjikova one of the tour's very best? Bianca Andreescu is also quickly returning to her very best level on the tennis court, while Kath...

He's a former top five tennis player, superstar coach and one of the premiere analysts in the game today! ESPN's Brad Gilbert joins Ben and Mike on Match Point Canada to share his thoughts on the new generation of tennis led by Carlos Alcaraz, the importance of the Sunshine Double on the tennis calendar, coaching philosophies and approaching the game, and his insights on Bianca Andreescu and Leyla...

She's a US Open finalist, two-time WTA singles winner, and has been ranked as high as 13th in the world! 20-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez connects with Mike and Ben from beautiful Indian Wells, California as she competes at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open. We discuss why she loves the place dubbed Tennis Paradise, the challenge of facing Iga Swiatek, adding elements to her game, how she stays in touch...

He was a Wimbledon finalist in 1996, captured four ATP singles titles, represented the US at the Olympics, and reached a career high ranking of no. 11. American tennis great MaliVai Washington is our special guest this week! He discusses some of his memorable career highlights, and how he still impacts youth today with his foundation in Jacksonville. We break down a third consecutive title from Da...

He was a standout star at Georgia Tech - now he's rising up the ranks of the ATP. American tennis player Christopher Eubanks joins Match Point Canada to discuss his strong run of good results, approach to life as a touring professional, what he took from the college tennis experience, and love of sports rivalries. Meantime, Ben and Mike break down all the action over the last couple weeks, with co...

On our sixth episode of 2023, we acknowledge the importance of Black History Month, looking back at some of the great champions of the sport. Ben reflects on American James Blake, while Mike recalls the great career of Zina Garrison. In Abu Dhabi, Belinda Bencic notched her second title of 2023, while Zheng Qinwen continues to her rise up the rankings. On the men's side Yu Wibing stunned Denis Sha...

She is the 2019 US Open champion, former top 5 player, and currently the highest ranked Canadian on the women's tour. Missisauga's Bianca Andreescu returns to Match Point Canada this week, as she catches up with Ben and Mike from the Thailand Open! Andreescu discusses her mindset for 2023, the new coaching team she's added, her busy schedule, and thoughts on the Netflix series, Break Point. Meanti...

Our first tennis major of 2023 is officially in the books! The Australian Open has come and gone, as the women's field crowned a first time major champion in Aryna Sabalenka. Novak Djokovic seized a record 10th title in Melbourne, and 22nd major overall. We look back at all the storylines from the event, and take a peak at what's to come on the circuit this week. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad ch...

She was a world number one in doubles and six-time grand slam champion! Now she's one of the sports very best commentators. Aussie Rennae Stubbs joins us as we've passed the midway point of the 2023 Australian Open and break down all the unfolding storylines. We also discuss the Netflix curse, how the Canadians fared in singles, and offer our predictions on eventual champions. Enjoy! Learn more ab...

Our first grand slam of the tennis season has arrived! The 2023 Australian Open has officially begun Down Under. Author, reporter, and journalist Jon Wertheim joins as our guest to preview the first major of the season, offer predictions on dark horses, and the favourites. We also weigh in on the chances of the seven Canadians across the field. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

She's a digital host, reporter, and writer and one of our favourite guests on the podcast! Blair Henley joins Match Point Canada for the very first episode of 2023 as we cover action from the United Cup, discuss our expectations for Canadians this season, and look at another title from Novak Djokovic. We also offer up our tennis resolutions for the year ahead and get ready for the first major of t...

She's a top strength and conditioning coach for Tennis Canada, and has worked alongside some of the top Canadian athletes including Bianca Andreescu! Montreal's Virginie Tremblay joins Match Point Canada to discuss her role within the sport, and how she's actively working and developing the upcoming junior athletes in the country today. Meantime, we give out our end-of-year report cards to the top...

It was history for Canada on the international stage! Canada defeated Australia to win the 2022 Davis Cup Finals from Malaga Spain, their first title in team history. We break down the great performances from the squad led by Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov, and Vasek Pospisil. We also discuss how what's in store in the future for Canada at these events, and how players like Milos Raonic h...

He's captain of Canada and will guide the team in the upcoming 2022 Davis Cup Finals from Malaga, Spain. Mike McIntyre chats with former player and current Davis Cup team captain Frank Dancevic as they look at Canada's chances this week, and why he loves the group. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's the most accomplished player in Canadian tennis history! Former star player Daniel Nestor is our special guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as we look back on a few great career moments, how retirement is going, and get his assessment of the Canadian team at Davis Cup Finals. We also preview Canada's chances in Malaga, Spain at the Davis Cup Finals. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic c...

Canada fell to Switzerland in the round robin stage of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals from Glasgow. Joining us to recap the action is longtime broadcaster and Sportsnet commentator Rob Faulds, as examine the team's chances moving forward in international competition. Meantime we look at the field and groups for the ATP Finals which are underway from Turin, Italy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad c...

The Billie Jean King Cup finals open this week from Glasgow, Scotland! Rebecca Marino joins us ahead of the event to discuss her season and why she likes Canada's chances. Caroline Garcia wins the biggest title of her career, capturing a surprise WTA Finals crown in Fort Worth. Holger Rune stuns at the Paris Masters, while Felix Auger-Aliassime finally sees his winning streak end. All of that and...

She's a 2019 US Open champion and one of Canada's best players! Mississauga's Bianca Andreescu joins Ben of Match Point Canada for a chat ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Glasgow, Scotland. Andreescu is returning to the international stage at the event for the first time since 2019. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She's a 22-time major champion, former Olympic gold medalist, and one of the premiere broadcasters in the sport! Tennis analyst Pam Shriver joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada. We recap a third consecutive ATP title from Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov's performance in Vienna, and gear up for the Paris Masters. We also preview the WTA Finals from Fort Worth, Texas, featuring th...

He's won a title for the second consecutive week and the third of his career! Felix Auger-Aliassime was victorious in Antwerp, winning the European Open in Belgium. We recap his great performance and fall season to date. We heck in on the Guadalajara Open and a first WTA1000 from Jessica Pegula, and how the Canadians fared at the event. We also discussing an impending doping suspension for Simona...

It's his second career ATP title! Felix Auger-Aliassime was champion in Florence at the Firenze Open. Our guest this week is Abigail Johnson, a tennis commentator's whose work has been on Tennis TV, BBC, Wimbledon, Amazon Prime, AO Radio, and much more! We discuss her experiences in the commentator's booth, watching Denis Shapovalov up close, and what's in store for the rest of 2022. We also take...

He's a former top 25 player, a Wimbledon champion in doubles, and one of Canada's strongest on the international stage! Veteran tennis player Vasek Pospisil joins us on Match Point Canada to reflect on his 2022 season, his recent stretch of strong form, playing for Canada's Davis Cup squad, and his challenges against The Big 3. We also look at recent ATP action and two consecutive titles from Nova...

His storied career has officially come to an end. Roger Federer played his final professional match from the Laver Cup, alongside rival Rafael Nadal in doubles. We look back at that iconic moment, reflect on a first victory for Team World, a huge win from Felix Auger-Aliassime, and much more on the event. Meantime, Ottawa's Gaby Dabrowski captured a second straight doubles title in as many weeks....