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…

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…

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…

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!…

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 retu…

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 …

The Sunshine Double is officially in the books. Tennis Channel broadcaster and host of the Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross joins Ben and Mike on this week's episode of Match Point Canada to recap all the action from the Miami Open! We discuss Jannik Sinner's dominance in 2024, and Danielle Collins emergence for a breakthrough title, plus a surpri…

She's an esteemed tennis journalist who does work for Tennis Connected, ESPN, and the Tennis Channel Podcast Network. Amy Lundy Dahl returns to Match Point Canada this week as she and Ben dissect some of the action unfolding through the Miami Open, and which players are standing out so far in both the men's and women's fields. We also forecast the …

He captured 10 singles title on the ATP tour and reached a career high ranking of number four, is a successful author, tennis commentator, and also tournament director of the Miami Open. American James Blake returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss his important role at the Miami Open, challenges of being a tournament director, the inspir…

She's a former top 30 player, US Open quarterfinalist, represented Canada twice at the Olympics, multiple times at Fed Cup, and is a member of the Tennis Canada Hall of Fame! Tennis icon Patricia Hy-Boulais joins Match Point Canada this week to reflect on her professional career, discuss her recent coaching partnership and work with Rebecca Marino,…

He's one of our longest tenured guests on Match Point Canada! Long-time New York Times columnist, and author of the best-selling novel 'The Master', Christopher Clarey returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss the latest in tennis action. He's set to cover the San Diego Open this week where Marina Stakusic debuts her 2024 season, a new boo…

She's one of the most exciting personalities covering our sport today! Tennis host Blair Henley is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as she breaks down the thrilling action the past two weeks in North America at the Delray Beach Open and Dallas Open. We discuss Tommy Paul's rise, the state of American tennis, and storylines to…

She's reached a career high doubles ranking of 21, played in the WTA Finals just three seasons ago, and has won four WTA double titles! Canadian Sharon Fichman joins Match Point Canada to catch up on what's kept her busy of late, including work with junior high performance players, experiences in broadcasting Canada's Billie Jean King Cup title, an…

They are through to the Finals Group Stage! Team Canada presented by Sobey's delivered at IGA Stadium, securing a 3-1 win over Korea in their qualifier to advance to the next stage of Davis Cup. We recap all the action that took place on site from Montreal, and explain why Gabriel Diallo was MVP of the weekend. Meantime, former Canadian tennis play…

Davis Cup makes its return to Montreal this weekend! 24-year-old Alexis Galarneau gets set to compete again for Canada as they take on Korea this Friday and Saturday from IGA Stadium. Mike McIntyre catches up with the native of Laval about his experiences growing up playing not far from the stadium, the opportunity to again represent his nation, an…

Our first grand slam of the tennis calendar is now in the books! The 2024 Australian Open has come and gone, and host and commentator Nick McCarvel joins us from Melbourne to recap all of the action that unfolded in Melbourne. We discuss the maiden grand slam win from Jannik Sinner, how Aryna Sabalenka was able to dominate the women's field, the fu…

He's a former pro tennis player, and has coached the likes of stars Lucie Safarova, Denis Shapovalov, and Yulia Putintseva. One of our favourites of the podcast Rob Steckley returns to Match Point Canada this week, and offers insights and perspectives on coaching at a major, helping players realize their potential, the challenge of getting a messag…

She'a former Australian Open semifinalist, four-time grand slam champion in mixed doubles, and reached a career high of number five in the rankings! Former Slovakian player and commentator Daniela Hantuchova comes back to Match Point Canada as we preview the action Down Under at the Australian Open. Hantuchova offers her perspective on the challeng…

The tennis season is back - so is Match Point Canada! It's our first episode of 2024 and we welcome on popular tennis commentator Abigail Johnson to recap an exciting week of action with events like Brisbane, the United Cup, and ASB Classic. Abigail's worked for Tennis TV, Eurosport, BBC and more in the commentary booth and offers insights into Ele…

He's the top ranked Canadian singles player, has five career ATP singles titles, and is the recent winner of the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award. Felix Auger-Aliassime joins Match Point Canada for a reflection on some of his challenges in 2023, what he hopes to achieve next year, what makes players like Djokovic so difficult, and much more. Meantime…

2016 Wimbledon finalist and former world no. 3 Milos Raonic returns to Match Point Canada! The veteran Canadian, who returned to competition this summer, stops by to speak in depth with host Mike McIntyre. Raonic discusses his busy off-season, highlights from the return to play in 2023, hopes and expectations for the year ahead, and he also fields …

He's another strong rising Canadian with a great future ahead. Ben catches up with 22-year-old Justin Boulais this week, who's currently in the midst of pre-season and gets set to close out his college tennis career at Ohio State. Boulais enjoyed a breakthrough fall on the tennis circuit, securing his first 25K singles title in Edmonton, and winnin…

Canadian tennis player Liam Draxl joins Ben for an in depth one-on-one interview on Match Point Canada! Draxl went pro back in June, recently won the first ATP Challenger title of his career in Calgary, and broke inside the top 300 of the rankings. He talks about his transition to the pro circuit, growing up on public tennis courts in Newmarket, an…

She's a Canadian/American tennis player and two-time junior grand slam winner in doubles! Carson Branstine returns to Match Point Canada, and after navigating a series of injuries over the last few years, is back healthy and has won two consecutive 15K ITF events. She discusses her long road back, feeling her best on the tennis court, and what it m…

The Davis Cup Finals from Malaga, Spain have finally arrived! Canada will seek to defend their historic title from last November and this week, Gabriel Diallo joins Ben of Match Point Canada to discuss his season, and expectations for the squad.By Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre /Tennis Channel Podcast Network

He's a former coach to Venus and Serena Williams, was portrayed in the hit film King Richard, and has also worked with stars like Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Jennifer Capriati, Mary Pierce and more. Hall of Fame tennis coach Rick Macci joins us on Match Point Canada this week to discuss his passion and love for the game, how he still stays heavi…

It is history for Canada! The Canadians are world champions in women's tennis, capturing a first ever Billie Jean King Cup trophy by defeating Italy in the finals. Canada's team of Leylah Fernandez, Marina Stakusic, Gaby Dabrowski, Genie Bouchard, and Rebecca Marino broke through for an incredible title from Seville, Spain. Sportsnet's Arash Madani…

Mike McIntyre chats with Canada's Captain of the Billie Jean King Cup squad, Heidi El Tabakh! Heidi has her team of Leylah Fernandez, Rebecca Marino, Gaby Dabrowski, Genie Bouchard, and Marina Stakusic prepared to compete at the BJK Cup Finals from Seville, Spain this week. Canada opens in Group C against Spain and Poland. Heidi discusses managing …

The 2023 tennis season is nearing a close! Iga Swiatek took down Jessica Pegula to win the WTA Finals from Cancun to finish as year-end number one, Novak Djokovic was formidable again at the Paris Masters, and the Billie Jean King Cup Finals are set to begin in Seville. Meantime, Tennis Canada's Hatem McDadi, a former pro player and coach, is our s…

We are nearing the end of the tennis calendar! For this week, it's a special crossover episode as we feature a member of one Canada's greatest bands, The Tragically Hip! Hip guitarist Paul Langlois joins Mike for an interview to discuss his love of tennis, parallels between life as a musician and athlete, and what the future holds in store. Meantim…

She's just 18 years of age and has already cracked the top 300 of the rankings. Canadian Marina Stakusic joins Match Point Canada to discuss her great results after enjoying a breakout stretch of play through the late summer and fall. Stakusic won two consecutive titles in September and was deservedly named the ITF player of the month. She was also…

He's one of the field's most respected sports journalists! Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim returns to Match Point Canada to check in on tennis storylines as the season begins to wind down. We discuss an impending comeback in 2024 from Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz's slump, Hubert Hurkacz's win in Shanghai, and what to expect with the WTA Finals in…

She's a former collegiate player and now one the sport's top influencers! American Rachel Stuhlmann, who's amassed a huge following of fans on Instagram, joins Ben and Mike on Match Point Canada this week. We discuss her career path, thoughts on the fall swing of the tennis season, and which players she has an eye on towards the end of 2023. Meanti…

She was a former Wimbledon semi-finalist and world no. 18 player and is now a regular on the ESPN commentating team! Alexandra Stevenson makes her first appearance on Match Point Canada and gives us some insights on her career, the competitive fire that still remains, which players stand out to her in the women's game, and thoughts on Laver Cup. Me…

She's part-Canadian, part-New Zealander, and now a doubles Grand Slam champion! Erin Routliffe joins Match Point Canada, just one week after winning the women's doubles title at the US Open alongside Ottawa's Gaby Dabrowski. Routliffe discusses the pairing, their magical run at Flushing Meadows, and her expectations for the future. Meantime, Canada…

Team Canada presented by Sobeys is set to go from Davis Cup in Bologna, Italy! For the first time, 33-year-old Kelsey Stevenson will be part of the squad, competing alongside Denis Shapovalov, Vasek Pospisil, Gabriel Diallo, and Alexis Galarneau. Ben speaks with Stevenson and how he began his career path, the importance of playing for your country,…

The final Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is in the books! This week on Match Point Canada, we wrap up all the action from Flushing Meadows and the 2023 US Open. Tennis announcer and broadcaster Mike Cation returns to the podcast to share his insights on the action. We discuss an incredible first major title from Coco Gauff, a jaw dropping 24th m…

We are through the halfway point of the 2023 US Open! Hosts Ben and Mike check in on all the action from Flushing Meadows and recap what's transpired so far in New York. They dive into Novak Djokovic's resiliency as he rallied from 2 sets to love down yet again, while Carlos Alcaraz continues to advance unscathed. Meantime, Iga Swiatek will lose ho…

He's a US Open champion, 20 time ATP titlist, and world no. 3! Daniil Medvedev is our special guest this week as we preview all the action ahead at the 2023 US Open. We caught up with Medvedev in a conversation at the National Bank Open as he discussed his process during practices, return positioning, how he approaches his goals, and much more. Mea…

The Western & Southern Open is now in the books! We recap an incredible tournament in Cincinnati, featuring one of the matches of the year as Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a near four-hour final. We break down the best new rivalry in the sport and how the two are elevating the game. Meantime, Coco Gauff broke through for the biggest tit…

NBO23 has officially come and gone! An amazing week of tennis in Toronto is finally in the books as Italy's Jannik Sinner captured his first ever Masters1000 trophy, prevailing in the finals of the National Bank Open over Alex de Minaur. We recap our favourite moments, matches, and highlights from a memorable and special week at NBO, and also speak…

He's been a quarterfinalist at the French Open, reached the finals of Monte Carlo in 2022, and is now having the best Masters 1000 hard court run of his career! 24-year-old Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain joins Match Point Canada to discuss his special run in Toronto, his unique game style, and why he's turned to books and is avoiding social m…

He's a Masters 1000 champion in Miami, has six career ATP singles titles, and made the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2021! Poland's Hubert Hurkacz is our guest on MPC from the National Bank Open in Toronto. The 15th seed lost a thrilling 3-set match to world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-3, 7-6. Meantime, we look back on the action of the day as Milos R…

Gabriel Diallo is our guest on episode 3 of the week at NBO Toronto! The 21-year-old from Montreal recorded his first ever main draw ATP victory here in Toronto, defeating Britain's Dan Evans, and described his emotions with the victory and how he's carved out his path as a young professional. Meantime, Milos Raonic's comeback run continues in Toro…

He recently won his first ATP Challenger title in Granby and has broken inside the top 200! Laval's Alexis Galarneau joins Match Point Canada to discuss his recent success on tour and excitement for competing at the National Bank Open in Toronto. Meantime, we recap a thrilling Day 1 session of the tournament, headlined by Milos Raonic's return and …

The 2023 National Bank Open is here! Action is officially underway in both Toronto and Montreal as the world's best players have landed in Canada to compete at the NBO. We preview the action that lies ahead and Mike speaks with special guest Vasek Pospisil, who's gearing up for his opening round match in Toronto. Pospisil is a Wimbledon champion in…

He's one of the best players in Canadian tennis history. Milos Raonic joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada as he goes in depth on his return to tennis with hosts Ben and Mike. Raonic discusses his long layoff from the sport, the process to getting back, his experience returning to the All England Club for the first time in four years, wi…

The third grand slam on the tennis calendar has come and gone! Spain's Carlos Alcaraz dethroned Novak Djokovic and has been anointed the new champion on the men's side, while Marketa Vondrousova stunned the tennis world by defeating Ons Jabeur for her first career major. Popular social media and content creator Bastien Fachan joins Ben as a special…

We're halfway through the most prestigious and historic tennis tournament on the calendar! TSN reporter Mark Masters joins Match Point Canada this week to discuss the first week of play at the All England Club. We breakdown how the Canadians fared at Wimbledon, the final run of Milos Raonic, why Iga Swiatek can win the title, and the story of Chris…

The third grand slam of the tennis calendar is upon us! The Wimbledon Championships begin at the AELTC and joining us this week is tennis journalist and podcaster Amy Lundy Dahl. We discuss why Novak Djokovic is such a strong favourite, if Iga Swiatek can solve the grass court surface, forging a love for tennis from memories of Boris Becker, and da…