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Welcome to Match Point Canada, Canada's premier tennis podcast!
Hosted by Canadian tennis writer and analyst Mike McIntyre and radio broadcaster and journalist Ben Lewis, Match Point Canada provides in depth weekly coverage of the ATP and WTA with a focus on Canada’s top players.
They also speak with some of the biggest athletes in the sport today, including Ons Jabeur, Daniil Medvedev, Coco Gauff, Casper Ruud, Bianca Andreescu, Leylah Fernandez, Andy Roddick, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and many more.
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Francoise Abanda is set to make a comeback!
After years away from the tour, the former world No. 117 is now preparing to return to the WTA circuit. The Montreal native talks with Mike about her time off, decision to get back in action, best tennis memories, and what she still hopes to achieve.
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Our first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is underway!
The Happy Slam has kicked off in Melbourne with stacked men's and women's fields all set to compete for the first major of 2026.
Ben and Mike give their full breakdown of the Australian Open and offer up their men's and women's predictions, what to make of the Canadian chances, and much more.
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Mike and Ben are back with a new episode of Match Point Canada!
The 2026 season is in full swing with United Cup action already complete and Australian Open qualifying underway.
Poland claimed victory while Belinda Bencic delivered big performances to win MVP for the Swiss.
Meanwhile, Canadian tennis legend Milos Raonic has retired! Mike and Ben recap his great career, break down the latest action around the tours, and offer up some bold predictions, ranking projections and resolutions for 2026.
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One of the greatest Canadian tennis players in history has officially called it career!
Former Wimbledon finalist and world No. 3 Milos Raonic has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 35.
Award winning broadcaster and journalist Arash Madani joins Ben to reflect on Raonic's journey, career defining moments, and the impact he's left on Canadian tennis.
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The 2026 season is officially underway!
We're back with an episode of Match Point Canada as we kick off the new season by chatting with rising Canadian tennis player Kayla Cross.
Kayla chats with Ben about her strong campaign in 2025, joining Felix Auger-Aliassime, Victoria Mboko and others at the United Cup in Australia, her goals moving forward, and the challenges of being a professional tennis player.
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The final Grand Slam is here!
Hosts Ben and Mike dive into a full preview of the US Open at Flushing Meadows as they break down both the men's and women's draws at the final major of the season.
They also offer up semifinals and title predictions and project how they see the Canadians faring in New York.
All of that and more on MPC!
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26 year-old Canadian Alexis Galarneau is our guest on Match Point Canada!
The world no. 206 looks back at his 2025 year including his big win over Arthur Cazaux at the National Bank Open in Toronto, how he spent his offseason, and his thoughts on Felix Auger-Aliassime's big year.
He also prepares for the upcoming United Cup in Australia for his first event of 2026.
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Jannik Sinner defended his crown in Turin!
The Italian captured the ATP Finals for a second consecutive year, overcoming Carlos Alcaraz in another thrilling final.
Tennis Channel's Steve Weissman joins Ben to break down the event and the epic Sincaraz rivalry, Felix Auger-Aliassime's rise to the top 5, and other players to watch in the top 10 and beyond for 2026.
All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!
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The final stretch of the tennis calendar is here!
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Felix Auger-Aliassime officially qualified and is in the mix as the Nitto ATP Finals is now underway from Turin. We break down why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are a step ahead, and who could potentially challenge their chances to win the end-of-year championship.
Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic made history as the oldest ATP champion. Elena Rybakina was crowned winner in Riyadh at the WTA Finals, while Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe are now ending their successful doubles partnership.
Plus, Canada gears up for BJK Cup action this weekend.
All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!
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Our latest feature interview is here!
Mike Tevlin joins the podcast this week to talk about the 20th instalment of the popular 75k Tevlin Challenger that he and his wife Nicole have spearheaded over the last two decades here in Toronto.
We discuss the importance of developing young Canadian players and giving them opportunities to showcase their talents on home soil. We also reflect on some of the big Canadians wins at the event from the likes of Genie Bouchard, Gaby Dabrowski and more recently, Marina Stakusic and look ahead to the possibilities that exist for tennis to continue to grow in our nation.
A massive thank you goes out to Mike and Nicole for their generous financial contribution to Match Point Canada.
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It was a big week for Canadian tennis!
Victoria Mboko captured her second career singles title of 2025 and of her young career, winning the trophy in Hong Kong.
Felix Auger-Aliassime made the finals of the Paris Masters and is now in the conversation to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin.
Guest Stephen Boughton of The Slice joins Ben to break down all the latest.
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Canadian Mia Kupres returns this week to Match Point Canada!
Currently finishing her NCAA career at Texas A&M University, the 21 year-old stops by with Mike McIntyre to discuss her final season at the school, her eagerness to turn pro, admiration of Novak Djokovic and her friendship with fellow Canuck Vicky Mboko.
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She's the latest Canadian to break inside the top 200 of the rankings!
20-year-old Cadence Brace joins Ben of Match Point Canada after reaching the WTA Challenger final in Tampico. She talks about her tennis journey growing up in Toronto, competing against her compatriots, and being named to Canada's Billie Jean King Cup play-off team for November.
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The final stretch of the tennis season has officially begun with the Fall Indoor hard court swing taking place in Asia!
Ben welcomes Tennis Unfiltered host and journalist James Gray to discuss Carlos Alcaraz's remarkable dominance, how Jannik Sinner can reinvent himself, and Daniil Medvedev's quest to return to relevance.
They also tackle Canadian tennis, how Iga Swiatek is in the hunt for number 1, Emma Raducanu's recent performances, and much more!
All of that on our latest episode of MPC.
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She's now a two-time US Open champion and has been world No. 1 in doubles!
Fresh off her second career US Open crown with Gaby Dabrowski, Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss their latest big title, passion for doubles, why New York is special, and much more.
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We're halfway through the action at Flushing Meadows!
Ben catches up with Tennis Connected journalist Amy Lundy Dahl on all the storylines at the US Open.
They cover Aryna Sabalenka's strong opening week, the ugly incident with Jelena Ostapenko and Taylor Townsend, Iga Swiatek's form, and the surprise doubles pairing of Leylah and Venus.
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner survived a test from Denis Shapovalov, a pair of top Americans are out, Carlos Alcaraz is cruising, and Novak Djokovic still looks fit as ever.
All of that and more on our latest MPC!
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It's a siblings interview!
Ariana and Nicolas Arseneault both enjoyed huge breakthrough performances at the National Bank Open, each earning their first main draw professional wins.
Host Mike McIntyre catches up with the brother and sister duo about their experiences in Toronto and Montreal, achieving new milestones, and what lies ahead in 2025 and beyond.
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The National Bank Open in Montreal and Toronto have all wrapped up!
Award-winning journalist Arash Madani joins host Ben Lewis to recap the astounding title run from 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, who won the WTA1000 crown in Montreal!
Just how high can she go?
Meanwhile, Ben Shelton overcame Karen Khachanov in Toronto to win his first Masters 1000. Ben and Arash discuss the top storylines in T.O. on site, and how the 12-day event unfolded.
All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!
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We continue on with our coverage of the National Bank Open!
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Canadian Victoria Mboko continues her unbelievable dream run in Montreal, reaching the semifinals of the event.
We break down her special run, and look at all the action unfolding in Toronto, and why Ben Shelton is a rock star at NBO
All of that and more on MPC!
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Rising young American Learner Tien joins Ben for an interview on Match Point Canada!
The 19-year-old is fast approaching the top 50 and reflects on his growth as a player, his run at the NBO in Toronto, facing a hostile crowd against Denis Shapovalov on Center Court, and his playing style. We also wrap by challenging him with some rapid fire questions.
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