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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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    • 4.2 • 12 Ratings

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

    Episode 16 - Bianca Andreescu

    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.
    All of that on our latest episode of MPC!

    • 44 min
    Feature Interview - In depth with Vasek Pospisil

    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.
    A thank you to 10XTO for this special interview.

    • 30 min
    Episode 15 - Erin Routliffe

    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!

    • 47 min
    Feature Interview - Wheelchair Tennis National Coach Kai Schrameyer

    Feature Interview - Wheelchair Tennis National Coach Kai Schrameyer

    Former world no. 1 and three-time Paralympic medallist Kai Schrameyer joins Ben on Match Point Canada for a feature interview!
    They discuss the growth and development of wheelchair tennis, coaching at the highest level, key differences in the game, and where Canadian athletes find themselves now in a big Paralympic year in Paris.
    Enjoy!

    • 13 min
    Episode 14 - Lucie Safarova

    Episode 14 - Lucie Safarova

    She's a five-time grand slam champion and world no. 1 in doubles, a former finalist in singles at the French Open, and won the Billie Jean King Cup five times representing Czechia!
    Lucie Safarova returns to Match Point Canada this week as she discusses some of her memories representing her country, life after tennis, and even teases a possible return to the doubles circuit.
    Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas won his first big title of 2024 in Monte Carlo, WTA Stuttgart begins this week, and Rafael Nadal confirmed his return at the Barcelona Open.
    All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

    • 44 min
    Episode 13 - Marina Stakusic

    Episode 13 - Marina Stakusic

    She helped guide Canada to an historic Billie Jean King Cup win last fall, and is continues her ascent up the WTA rankings.
    19-year-old Canadian tennis player Marina Stakusic returns to Match Point Canada and discusses building upon her pro career, adapting to the top levels of the game, how winning BJK Cup helped her confidence, and what types of goals she's setting for 2024.
    Meantime, the clay court swing is well underway!
    We recap another title from red-hot Danielle Collins in Charleston, preview the first Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo and run down our top five clay court players on both the men's and women's side.
    All of that and more on the latest edition of MPC.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

80'sVillager ,

Poor Novak?

Don’t be apologists for poor Novak. You have to be vaccinated to play in Australia and he ran more than one scam in the lead up to the tournament.

Camille Ringoir ,

Great podcast

Absolutely love this podcast! Great listen!

Dipsy Foo ,

A must for canadian tennis fans

There’s so much going on in Canadian tennis right now you really need to stay On top of it. For me the best way to do that is listening to southpaw slice— these guys are dedicated and passionate and keep it going with the regular visits from players and pundits. Give A listen and you will see what I mean.

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