Match Point Canada

Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre /Tennis Channel Podcast Network
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Match Point Canada

Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre provide weekly coverage of the ATP and WTA with a focus on Canada’s top players

  1. SEP 24

    Episode 33 - Genie Bouchard

    She was the first Canadian player to ever reach a Grand Slam singles final! Genie Bouchard returns to Match Point Canada for the first time in a few years, and reflects on great memories including the 10 year anniversary of her run to the Wimbledon finals back in 2014. She also discusses working within the media landscape and what she still has left to give to the game. Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down Carlos Alcaraz's debut at the Laver Cup, and get set for the indoor hard court season with action in Beijing. All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC!

    32 min

  2. SEP 15

    Episode 32 - Davis Cup recap with Tumaini Carayol

    They're heading back to Malaga! Team Canada enjoyed a big week in Manchester, winning Group D and booking their spot in the Davis Cup Finals this November. Tumaini Carayol, journalist from The Guardian, joins Ben and Mike to recap the action, including big performances from Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime. We also discuss a coaching change for Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic's priorities, and a big performance from Marina Stakusic in Guadalajara. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

    43 min

  3. SEP 9

    Episode 31 - Gabriel Diallo

    He broke through for a run to the third round of the US Open, and now returns to Team Canada's Davis Cup roster. Canadian Gabriel Diallo joins Match Point Canada this week, following his career best performance at Flushing Meadows. He reflects on his great success in New York, a big summer, and looks ahead to Canada's tie in Manchester. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the US Open champions. Ben and Mike breakdown the last Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, and also preview what's to come this week at Davis Cup. This episode brought to you by Lobster Burger Bar and 10XTO.

    37 min

  4. SEP 3

    Episode 30 - US Open Week 1 with Lukas Weese

    We are through the first week of action at Flushing Meadows! Lukas Weese, Staff Editor at The Athletic, joins Match Point Canada to breakdown the storylines from the US Open which has included big time upsets of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Weese discusses the impressive tennis of Zheng Qinwen, Daniil Medvedev flying under the radar, the struggles of Coco Gauff, and experiencing the atmosphere in New York. Meanwhile, hosts Ben and Mike also chat about the Canadians, a breakthrough week for Gabriel Diallo, and project some favourites moving forward in the second week. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.

    35 min

  5. AUG 30

    Feature Interview - Rob Shaw

    The Paralympic Games are officially underway in Paris! Wheelchair tennis athlete Rob Shaw is set to represent Canada at the event in Quads, as he looks to build on what's been an outstanding 2024 season. Ben of Match Point Canada chats with Shaw about his year, evolving as a player later in his career, the Paralympic experience, and much more. Enjoy!

    12 min

  6. AUG 28

    Feature Interview - Mia Kupres and Ariana Arseneault

    The breakthrough tennis continues for Canadians Mia Kupres and Ariana Arseneault, who captured the Saskatoon Challenger as a doubles tandem, their second title this summer! Mike spoke with the pair in Toronto for a special sit down interview, following their surprising run to the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open.

    14 min

  7. AUG 26

    Episode 29 - US Open Preview

    The final Grand Slam of the 2024 tennis calendar is officially upon us! The US Open from Flushing Meadows is now underway, and hosts Ben and Mike tackle the last major of the season with a full tournament preview. They cover a full breakdown of both the men's and women's draws, how things are shaping up for the Canadians, and offer their dark horse picks. The pair also discuss the controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner, plus some big Canadian results at the Saskatoon Challenger. A special thank you to 10XTO for this latest episode.

    35 min

  8. AUG 20

    Episode 28 - Elina Svitolina

    She's been ranked as high as No. 3 in the world, won 17 titles on the WTA circuit, and has reached three singles semifinals at Grand Slams. Veteran Elina Svitolina is back on Match Point Canada, as she caught up with Mike at the National Bank Open the other week in Toronto! Meanwhile, Ben and Mike dive in on Cincinnati action and titles from Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, a controversial call that proved costly for Felix Auger-Aliassime, a solid run from Leylah Annie Fernandez and much more. All of that on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

    40 min
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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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  • Creator
    Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre /Tennis Channel Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    325
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre 2019
  • Show Website
    Match Point Canada

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