Match Point Canada

The Madrid Open has come and gone!

Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 23 matches, capturing a fourth consecutive title, as he again dominated on the clay! Marta Kostyuk won her first career WTA1000 in the women's field.

Tennis commentator Abigail Johnson joins Ben to break down Sinner's extraordinary run, how wide the gap is between him and the rest of the field, what Novak Djokovic could do, and the emergence of young star Alexander Blockx.

Meanwhile, Marta Kostyuk delivered the biggest title of her career, defeating Mirra Andreeva to win the women's...

The clay court swing is in full flight as the tennis season pushes on!

Ben and Mike break down the surge in tennis from Jannik Sinner, a crushing injury to Carlos Alcaraz, and who else could potentially challenge the ATP hierarchy as Roland Garros approaches. They also discuss the fast rising Rafael Jodar, and performances on the clay from Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov.

In the meantime, Aryna Sabalenka has made her switch to the new surface, Iga Swiatek is working under a new coach, Coco Gauff is searching for form, and Elena Rybakina...

On this week's episode we catch up with former world No. 4 and 2014 Australian Open finalist Dominika Cibulkova! Cibulkova shares what she's been up to since retiring from the sport in 2019, thoughts on the WTA today, and she also reflects on some her favourite memories and moments in tennis including her WTA Finals title in 2016, her run in Melbourne, and her time at the National Bank Open in Toronto.

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The Miami Open is in the rearview mirror!

Ben and Mike return on Match Point Canada to recap the action as both Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner managed to incredibly complete the Sunshine Double with their titles.

We also cover another big result from Victoria Mboko, the return of Qinwen Zheng, Alcaraz's surprise loss, and much more.

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Guest Philip Fama joins Ben on Match Point Canada to break down all the action at Indian Wells!

Jannik Sinner completed his trophy set of Masters 1000 hard court titles, winning at the BNP Paribas Open. Aryna Sabalenka avenged her loss to Elena Rybakina with a victory in the women's final.

We also discuss the return of Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz's first loss of 2026, a big performance from Victoria Mboko and much more.

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We're into the second week of action at Indian Wells!

Amy Lundy Dahl of Tennis Connected joins Ben on Match Point Canada to cover a few of the early storylines from the tournament and reflect on her time at the BNP Paribas Open.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner but continue to roll, Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in form, and Alex Eala is a fast rising superstar. We also breakdown the recent play from Iga Swiatek and Victoria Mboko.

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The unofficial fifth slam is here!

The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells kicks off this week and hosts Ben and Mike prepare for the event with a full draw preview of the men's and women's field.

Is Alcaraz the man to beat? Can Aryna Sabalenka claim her first crown in the desert?

They also dig into big Canadian results in February from Felix Auger-Aliassime, Victoria Mboko and more.

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On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, Mike welcomes tennis coach Eric Hechtman to the podcast!

Hechtman is a former University of Miami and ATP player, and has coached numerous stars including Venus and Serena Williams, Canadian Genie Bouchard, and most recently, American Hailey Baptiste.

He weighs in on touring life, what he believes Venus can still bring to the game, his thoughts on the WTA now, and much more

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This week, Davis Cup team member and Canadian tennis player Nicolas Arseneault joins us!

The 19 year-old speaks with Ben about his experience in Vancouver representing the Davis Cup squad in their qualifier against Brazil, learning from Gabriel Diallo and Liam Draxl, and how the week will help him moving forward.

He also speaks about choosing Kentucky as his school, playing NBO last year, goals for the future and more!

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The Australian Open has wrapped up!

Carlos Alcaraz made history, completing the Career slam, Novak Djokovic made an incredible return to the finals, and Elena Rybakina claimed her second career major.

Ben and Mike recap the full event and also preview Canada's Davis Cup team this weekend in Vancouver.

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We're through one week of action at Australian Open!

Vansh Vermani of Tennis One joins Ben to break down action from the past week and preview all the quarterfinal matchups ahead in both the men's and women's fields.

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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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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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Canada's number one women's singles player returns to Match Point Canada!

Victoria Mboko returns to the podcast to chat with Ben Lewis and reflect on her unbelievable 2025 season which saw her jump from world No. 333 to No. 18 and win two WTA titles including her home event in Montreal.

The 19 year-old looks back on her great journey, some of her best matches, key moments in Montreal and Hong Kong, and also tackles some fan questions.

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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...

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 f...

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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We're back with another interview on Match Point Canada!

Influencer, Content Creator and Tennis Correspondent Rachel Stuhlmann joins Mike this week to talk about her emerging presence as a major media personality in the tennis world, her love of the National Bank Open and her friendship with the recently retired Genie Bouchard!

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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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He's risen inside the top 90 of the rankings in doubles, and earned his first ever main draw Grand Slam win at the US Open!

Fast rising Canadian Cleeve Harper joins Ben for a feature interview ahead of Canada's Davis Cup tie in Halifax. Harper discusses his tennis journey which began in Calgary, college experiences in Texas, playing with Liam Draxl, and his passion for doubles.

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

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The fourth and final Grand Slam of the season is in the books!

Esteemed broadcaster and commentator Mike Cation joins Ben and Mike to recap the US Open, including another installment of the Carlos Alcaraz/Jannik Sinner rivalry and another massive triumph for Carlitos!

We look back on the finals match and their historic rivalry, where Novak Djokovic fits in, how the rest of tour stands up, and Felix Auger-Aliassime's semifinals breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka seized another major title! We reflect on her win over Amanda Anisimova, plus how the American has had...

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.

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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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She's a Billie Jean King Cup winner, a WTA125K champion, and has been ranked as high as World No. 114!

20-year-old Canadian Marina Stakusic returns to Match Point Canada to chat with host Mike McIntyre and discuss her 2025 season, returning from injury, making strides in her health and game, changing coaches and much more.

Stakusic is competing at US Open qualifying this week.

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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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He is one of the most exciting players in the game!

Andrey Rublev makes his return to Match Point Canada as he joins Mike McIntyre for an interview on site at the National Bank Open in Toronto.

The 17-time titlist discusses his coaching partnership with Marat Safin, finding his form later in the season, memories in Canada, and why he still feels very young.

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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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We're back with our third episode from the National Bank Open!

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Hosts Ben and Mike break down all the latest NBO action in Toronto including disappointing early round defeats for Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, and the reliability of Gabriel Diallo.

Mike catches up with top 35 ranked American Brandon Nakashima, who secured his first career win in Toronto.

Meanwhile, Genie Bouchard put up a fight in her final match, Leylah exited Montreal early, and Victoria Mboko pushes on.

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He's the tallest player in the sport today and his game is equally big!

American and former NBO finalist Reilly Opelka joins Mike on Match Point Canada for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview as they discuss his return from injury, goals in the sport now that he's healthy again, and his close friendship to Venus Williams.

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It's our second episode from the grounds at the National Bank Open in Toronto, brought to you by 10XTO!

On today's episode, Ben and Mike recap the biggest title of Leylah Fernandez's career as she claimed the trophy at the Citi Open in Washington.

Meanwhile, Genie Bouchard delayed her retirement andVictoria Mboko keeps on winning!

On the men's side in Toronto, Alexis Galarneau enjoyed a breakthrough performance, plus we look at the players and matches to keep an eye on for Tuesday and beyond.

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The 2025 National Bank Open is officially underway!

Hosts Ben and Mike kick off their coverage with a full preview and draw breakdown of the event in Toronto and look at all the storylines at the Omnium Banque Nationale.

They discuss the top players in action, who you should make sure to watch, which Canadians are in the mix, the retirements of Vasek Pospisil and Genie Bouchard, plus offer up their semifinals predictions.

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