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 …

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 Midl…

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 a…

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 T…

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.By Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre /Tennis Channel Podcast Network

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, rea…

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…

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…

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 lef…

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 chan…

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, …

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 stru…

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. Enjo…

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…

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…

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 Mi…

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!By Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre /Tennis Channel Podcast Network

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, Canadi…

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 b…

She's a two-time Wimbledon finalist, former world No. 2, and is the highest ranked Arab player in tennis history! The charismatic and kind Ons Jabeur joins Match Point Canada for their second episode on site at the National Bank Open. Ons reflects on her love of Canada, memories competing here, and discusses an upcoming showdown with Naomi Osaka. M…

The biggest tennis event in Canada is officially back. The National Bank Open gets underway this weekend, with the world's best WTA players arriving in Toronto while the stars of the ATP take over Montreal. Hosts Ben and Mike dive into the action as they preview the Toronto draw, discuss the ceremony and share a short conversation with Bianca Andre…

The National Bank Open is just days away! On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, Mike touches base with Montreal Tournament Director and former player, Valerie Tetreault as she gets set for the event in Quebec. Meanwhile, we have exciting Olympic action in Paris. Ben and Mike break down how the Canadians have fared so far at the Summer Games…

Young Canadian pros Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres teamed up to win a doubles title at the W75K in Granby! The pair join Mike this week for an interview on Match Point Canada. Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down the Rafael Nadal's finals run in Sweden, a title from Arthur Fils, and WTA action. They also look ahead to the Olympics and discuss the C…

Our third major on the tennis calendar is in the books! Wimbledon has come and gone, and joining us this week to recap all the action is author and content creator, Bastien Fachan. Bastien speaks with Ben about Carlos Alcaraz's historic title, Djokovic's outlook moving forward, Barbora Krejcikova's improbable title, and more. Ben and Mike also brea…

There is just one week to go at the All England Club! We're at the halfway point of Wimbledon 2024 with just a week left go in the prestigious major. Mike and Ben break down some of the top performances, and big surprises in the women's field with top names like Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Ons Jabeur falling early. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, Carlos…

The third major of the season has now arrived. Action begins at the All England Club, site of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and this week, our special guest is tennis commentator Nick Lester! Lester shares his backstory and love of the sport, offers his thoughts on Novak Djokovic's chances at Wimbledon, and gives insights on other players he has…

She's a former US Open finalist, a three-time WTA titlist, and Billie Jean King Cup champion! Leylah Annie Fernandez makes her return to Match Point Canada as she catches up with Mike and Ben in the midst of the grass-court season. The Canadian discusses adapting to the surface change, her season as a whole, her hopes to represent Canada at the Oly…

It's an episode all about Biancas! Canadian Bianca Jolie Fernandez, the younger sister of Leylah, has wrapped up her first college season at UCLA. We catch up with the rising young Canadian star and discuss her journey in the college system. Meanwhile, Bianca Andreescu enjoyed a run to the finals of the Libema Open! We discuss the Canadian's strong…

Our second major of the tennis calendar is in the books! The French Open has wrapped up with Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz hoisting major titles on the Parisian clay. Hosts Ben and Mike recap the tournament at large and discuss where Iga now ranks overall, and Alcaraz's place in the men's game. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner has ascended to the top spot…

We are through one week of action in Paris! Ben and Mike tackle all the latest storylines from 2024 Roland-Garros with less than one week to play at the second major of the season. We cover Iga Swiatek's position as the favourite, a classic match with Naomi Osaka, and who else can challenge on the women's side. Novak Djokovic survived two incredibl…

The second major of the season is upon us! 2024 Roland Garros is set to begin from Paris, France and who better to join the podcast for a preview than Tennis Channel Live host, Steve Weissman! Weissman joins Ben Lewis to cover all the storylines including Novak Djokovic's form, a massive first round clash between Rafael Nadal and Zverev, why Iga is…

Canadian tennis player Kayla Cross joins Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada this week for a feature interview! The 19-year-old recently won an ITF doubles title at Bethany Beach and is adapting to a full travel schedule as she embarks upon her professional career. This episode brought to you by 10XTO, which is set to host the first ever doubles on…

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, ca…

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…