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Match Point Canada

Match Point Canada

Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre /Tennis Channel Podcast Network

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Match Point Canada episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Match Point Canada for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Match Point Canada episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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 challenges of returning after a long layoff, how Rafael Nadal fared, confidence at tournaments you've had prior success, and why she believes Elena Rybakina can win in Melbourne.

Meantime, we have a full preview!

We look at both the men's and women's draws, discuss the best matchups ahead, look back at action from Day 1, and pick which Canadian can go the furthest.

All that and more on our latest episode of MPC!

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Match Point Canada - Episode 38 - WTA Finals recap with Blair Henley
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11/12/24 • 56 min

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.

All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC!

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Match Point Canada - Davis Cup Finals interview with Gabriel Diallo
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11/21/23 • 8 min

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.

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Match Point Canada - Episode 32 - Alexandra Stevenson
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09/25/23 • 40 min

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.

Meantime, we further break down a dominant win by Team World over Team Europe, and discuss Maria Sakkari's biggest title to date.

All of that and more on this edition of MPC!

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Match Point Canada - Episode 17 - Rebecca Marino

Episode 17 - Rebecca Marino

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05/14/24 • 43 min

She's reached a career high ranking of number 38, won 14 ITF titles, and made an inspirational comeback to tennis after a five year hiatus in 2017.

Canadian Rebecca Marino returns to Match Point Canada this week, on the heels of kicking off a Billie Jean King Cup Trophy Champions tour out in Vancouver!

She reflects on her tennis community in BC, career success this season, experiences winning last year's BJK Cup, and much more.

Meanwhile, one week is left in Rome before Roland Garros arrives. Mike and Ben breakdown all the action unfolding on the WTA and ATP circuits.

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Match Point Canada - Episode 29 - 2023 US Open mid week update
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09/05/23 • 31 min

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 hold of the world number one ranking and there will be a new women's US Open winner.

Can Coco Gauff breakthrough for a grand slam title?

Mike explains why Qinwen Zheng can continue her special run, while Ben discusses how Marketa Vondrousova has flown under the radar.

Meantime, we look back a disappointing event from Canadians, though an opportunity ahead in doubles.

All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC, brought to you by Hotel X

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Match Point Canada - Episode 24 - Felix Auger-Aliassime
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11/19/19 • 43 min

The Davis Cup Finals are officially underway in Madrid, Spain as 18 countries are vying for the top spot.

We spoke with Canadian star Felix Auger-Aliassime to discuss the team's chances at the event, his impressive 2019 season, and what is in store moving forward.

We also recap Stefanos Tsitsipas' historic win at the ATP Finals in London, Rafael Nadal's fifth year-end number one, and Tomas Berdych's retirement.

Plus we have a signed Simona Halep ball to give away!

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Match Point Canada - Episode 23 - Francoise Abanda and WTA Finals Recap
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11/05/19 • 60 min

Ashleigh Barty captured the WTA Finals in Shenzhen, finishing the season world number one, Novak Djokovic reigned supreme in Paris while Denis Shapovalov made his first ever Masters 1000 final, and the Tevlin Challenger took place in Toronto! We recap all the action this past week in tennis, chat with Canadian tennis player Francoise Abanda, and also speak with co-founder of the challenger event at Aviva Centre, Mike Tevlin. All of that and more on the latest edition of Match Point Canada!
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Match Point Canada - Bianca Andreescu vs. Belinda Bencic
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09/05/19 • 10 min

As Canada gets set for Bianca Andreescu's semifinal match against Belinda Bencic tonight, we invite you to listen back to our interviews with both players earlier this summer from Rogers Cup. Enjoy!
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Match Point Canada - Carol Zhao from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals
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11/02/21 • 5 min

The Billie Jean King Cup Finals are underway from Prague!

Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada chats with tennis player Carol Zhao, who's representing Canada as they compete for victory at the team competition.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Match Point Canada have?

Match Point Canada currently has 340 episodes available.

What topics does Match Point Canada cover?

The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Sports, Tennis and Sports News.

What is the most popular episode on Match Point Canada?

The episode title 'Episode 8 - Australian Open recap with Courtney Nguyen' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Match Point Canada?

The average episode length on Match Point Canada is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of Match Point Canada released?

Episodes of Match Point Canada are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Match Point Canada?

The first episode of Match Point Canada was released on Jun 30, 2018.

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