Match Point Canada Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre /Tennis Channel Podcast Network
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Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre provide weekly coverage of the ATP and WTA with a focus on Canada’s top players
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Episode 18 - Roland Garros preview featuring Steve Weissman
The second major of the season is upon us!
2024 Roland Garros is set to begin from Paris, France and who better to join the podcast for a preview than Tennis Channel Live host, Steve Weissman!
Weissman joins Ben Lewis to cover all the storylines including Novak Djokovic's form, a massive first round clash between Rafael Nadal and Zverev, why Iga is the best on clay, who can challenge her, Canadian chances and more.
This episode brought to you by 10XTO
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Feature Interview - Kayla Cross
Canadian tennis player Kayla Cross joins Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada this week for a feature interview!
The 19-year-old recently won an ITF doubles title at Bethany Beach and is adapting to a full travel schedule as she embarks upon her professional career.
This episode brought to you by 10XTO, which is set to host the first ever doubles only OTA event this weekend. -
Episode 17 - Rebecca Marino
She's reached a career high ranking of number 38, won 14 ITF titles, and made an inspirational comeback to tennis after a five year hiatus in 2017.
Canadian Rebecca Marino returns to Match Point Canada this week, on the heels of kicking off a Billie Jean King Cup Trophy Champions tour out in Vancouver!
She reflects on her tennis community in BC, career success this season, experiences winning last year's BJK Cup, and much more.
Meanwhile, one week is left in Rome before Roland Garros arrives. Mike and Ben breakdown all the action unfolding on the WTA and ATP circuits. -
Episode 16 - Bianca Andreescu
She's one of the most successful players in Canadian tennis history.
2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu is back on Match Point Canada this week! The 23-year-old is set to return to competition on the clay. She gives an update on returning from injuries, the makeup of her new coaching team, goals for the remainder of the year, and the importance of mental health.
Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime had a breakthrough run in Madrid, reaching his first ever Masters 1000 final. We recap the event and title from Andrey Rublev, a Spanish goodbye from Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek's win over Sabalenka, and much more.
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Feature Interview - In depth with Vasek Pospisil
He's a Davis Cup Champion with Canada, the 2014 Wimbledon champion in doubles and has achieved a career high singles ranking of #25.
Veteran Vasek Pospisil returns to Match Point Canada for an in depth chat with Ben, discussing navigating injuries, the love he has competing at Davis Cup, and experiences playing in the Big 3 Era.
He also reflects on career accomplishments, work with the PTPA, and tackles some rapid fire questions to finish.
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Episode 15 - Erin Routliffe
She's a US Open champion and world no. 5 in doubles!
Canadian-Kiwi Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada, discussing some of the amazing success she's had in the sport the last several months alongside partner Gaby Dabrowski.
Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina captured her third WTA title of 2024 in Stuttgart, Rafa returned to the courts, Casper Ruud won his biggest title, and the Madrid Open kicks off this week!
We also reflect on 100 weeks at world no. 1 for Iga Swiatek, and the career of Garbine Muguruza.
All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!