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The ATP Finals have officially wrapped up!
Tennis Channel host Steve Weissman stops by to speak with Ben about Jannik Sinner's title and massive 2024 campaign, takeaways from his rival Carlos Alcaraz, the consistency and improvement from Taylor Fritz and much more.
They also discuss Rafael Nadal's final goodbye upcoming at the Davis Cup Finals and the resurgence of Denis Shapovalov.
Meanwhile, there are signed tennis balls from Gabriel Diallo for one lucky listener!
Ben also looks back on a tough loss for the Canadians at the BJK Cup Finals.
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Rebecca Marino joins Ben on Match Point Canada to discuss her team's squad heading into the Billie Jean King Cup Finals!
Marino is joined by Leylah Fernandez, Gabriela Dabrowski, and Marina Stakusic, as the team gets set for action this week. The veteran also discusses her recent success on the WTA, including the biggest title of her career in Midland. -
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The WTA Finals have officially come and gone!
Versatile host Blair Henley, who took in the action in Riyadh, joins Ben and Mike to recap the end-of-year championship which featured a first-time win from Coco Gauff, and an electric final against Qinwen Zheng.
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike also look back on a huge week for Canadian tennis!
Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe notched the doubles crown in Riyadh, while Denis Shapovalov won his second career title at the Belgrade Open, and Rebecca Marino triumphed in Midland.
The hosts also preview ATP Finals action and look ahead to the BJK Cup Finals.
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He's a 12-time major champion and a former world No. 1 in doubles!
Canadian tennis great Daniel Nestor returns to Match Point Canada, on the heels of his recent induction to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and receiving the Order of Sport.
Nestor reflects on some of his top career highlights, why he feels he hasn't gotten a spot in the International Tennis Hall of Fame yet, competing against the Bryan Brothers, his variety of doubles partners and more.
Hosts Ben and Mike look back at the Paris Masters, preview the action now underway at the WTA Finals, and also breakdown the recent Tevlin Challenger in Toronto. -
National Coach Kai Schrameyer returns to Match Point Canada to discuss the exciting new Wheelchair Tennis Player Development Pathway.
He also covers recent results from Wheelchair tennis players in Canada, and the significant growth in the sport. -
She's a 17-time WTA singles winner and two-time Grand Slam finalist!
Karolina Pliskova returns to Match Point Canada, as she spoke with Mike from the National Bank Open about her signature weapon, the serve, challenges in staying healthy, tennis in Czech Republic, and future goals.
Meanwhile, Canadian Gabriel Diallo enjoyed a breakthrough week, reaching his first career ATP final. Hosts Ben and Mike discuss his huge result, a coaching hire by Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka taking the new No. 1 ranking and much more.
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A tennis legend is calling it a career.
Rafael Nadal has officially announced his upcoming retirement from tennis at the end of the season, and author and regular guest Christopher Clarey joins Match Point Canada this week to reflect on his incredible career and legacy.
Clarey chats with Mike and Ben about the timing of the decision, his meaning to tennis, and expectations for Davis Cup.
Meanwhile, the hosts also cover Jannik Sinner's latest title in Shanghai, Aryna Sabalenka's win in Wuhan and her chase for world no. 1 and much more.
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Referred to as the Barry White of tennis, Match Point Canada welcomes chair umpire Kader Nouni this week!
The French tennis official joins the podcast to discuss his evolving role in the chair, the impact of technology in the sport, and how he's often spoken about for his baritone voice.
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down action at the Asian events including titles from Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz, the great rivalry between Carlos and Sinner, action in Shanghai and more.
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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.
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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.
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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. -
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.
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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.
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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. -
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.
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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.
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She's a former world no. 21, French Open semifinalist, and owns two career WTA titles.
Amanda Anisimova is the latest guest on Match Point Canada! It comes at a time she's enjoying a breakthrough week in Toronto.
She chats with Ben about time away from the sport, her goals, her clean ball striking, and takes on some rapid fire questions.
Ben and Mike tackle the late stages of the event and preview the upcoming finals, look at the showcase of doubles, and check in on Montreal as well.
All of that on our latest episode of MPC!
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Hosts Ben and Mike speak with sisters Leylah Annie and Bianca Jolie Fernandez following their surprise semifinals run in doubles at the National Bank Open!
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She's inside the top 15, recently reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon, and has one title already on tour!
Emma Navarro makes her first ever appearance on Match Point Canada, as she's broken through for a run in Toronto, and recently represented the USA at the Paris Olympics.
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike tackle an upset win from Diana Shnaider, Canadian action in doubles, and our favourite to win the event.
All of that and more on MPC.
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She's an Australian Open quarterfinalist, has reached a career high ranking of 17, and has made finals in Berlin and Dubai this season.
25-year-old rising star Anna Kalinskaya joins Match Point Canada, her first time ever speaking on a podcast as she discusses her career success.
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike cover early day action at the NBO including big wins from Marina Stakusic and Leylah Annie Fernandez, and a tough loss for Bianca Andreescu.
They also circle big time popcorn matches ahead as the tournament progresses in Toronto, and check in on the action in Montreal.
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