Match Point Canada

The first tennis major of the season is officially in the books!

Jannik Sinner defended his crown in Melbourne, while Madison Keys captured a first ever Grand Slam at the 2025 Australian Open.

Tennis commentator Abigail Johnson joins hosts Ben and Mike to break down and analyze the two weeks in Australia, what to make of Novak Djokovic and his future, how the Canadians fared and much more.

We also take a couple questions in our new mailbag segment, and Canada prepares for a Davis Cup qualifier against Hungary in Montreal!

All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC

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We're through one week of action now in Melbourne.

This week on Match Point Canada, Tennis Channel commentator and host Monday Match analysis Gill Gross joins Ben to dissect all the action unfolding at the 2025 Australian Open!

It's an upcoming showdown between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner has a clear path, and the emergence of youth was a key takeaway from the opening week.

Meanwhile, is Aryna Sabalenka on track to three-peat, or could Iga Swiatek be playing her very best again?

Gill and Ben also discuss the performances of the Canadians.

All of that and more on latest episode of MPC!

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She was a four-time Grand Slam champion in mixed doubles, a 7-time WTA singles winner, and reached a career high of No. 5 in the world.

Daniela Hantuchova is back on Match Point Canada as the Happy Slam gets underway in Melbourne!

She reflects on career moments in Australia and in doubles, gives her analysis on the field including why Aryna Sabalenka is the player to beat, and discusses Novak Djokovic's coaching partnership with Andy Murray.

Hosts Ben and Mike break down the draw at large, look back at a recent title from Felix Auger-Aliassime, and make their picks to win it and underdogs to produce a deep run.

Enjoy!

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Happy New Year!

Match Point Canada is officially back with our first episode of 2025, and thrilled to welcome returning guest Belinda Bencic to the podcast.

The gold medallist and 8-time WTA singles winner officially returned to the circuit late last year and has quickly found her form and game as she gears up for the Australian Open. We discuss her return to action, a career spanning generations and facing the Williams sisters, goals for the year, and she also builds her perfect women's player!

Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down the opening week of the tennis calendar as Coco Gauff lit up the United Cup. They also give their names on the WTA and ATP of who is trending up for 2025.

All of that and more on our first episode of the season.

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While 2024 is winding down, the latest tennis season is already in full flight.

Canadian tennis player Stacey Fung makes her first appearance on Match Point Canada this week as she joins host Ben Lewis to discuss competing for her nation at the upcoming United Cup in Australia.

Fung also looks back at her performances this season including a title in Portugal, and talks about the challenges and goals ahead for 2025.

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With the tennis season winding down, Mike catches up with another rising young Canadian!

He speaks with Kayla Cross, who enjoyed a terrific 2024 campaign, winning the Saskatoon Challenger in singles, and two big doubles crowns at the Edmonton and Calgary National Bank Challengers.

She also reached the singles final at the Tevlin Challenger and Granby National Bank Championships.

Cross discusses her year, and what she looks to strive for in 2025. Enjoy!

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She's back on Match Point Canada!

Young Canadian Marina Stakusic returns to the podcast this week as she speaks with Mike for a feature interview to discuss her 2024 campaign.

Stakusic looks at the positives of her season, elements she's focused on improving going forward, and goals for 2025.

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The tennis season has officially come to a close!

Hosts Ben and Mike reconvene this week to break down all the ATP and WTA award nominees for 2024, and debate their selections on Player of the Year, Most Improved, Comeback Player, Newcomer and much more.

They also discuss Novak Djokovic's huge hire of Andy Murray as his next coach, a final farewell from Juan Martin del Potro, and Iga Swiatek's doping case.

They also make their picks for the best men's and women's moments of the year.

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

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Newmarket, Ontario's Liam Draxl returns to Match Point Canada!

The 22-year-old Canadian catches up with Ben in a lengthy feature interview as he looks back on his first full season as an ATP pro, the rigours of the Challenger circuit, finding success in doubles and more.

We also have signed tennis balls from Draxl for one lucky listener.

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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.

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

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