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, reaching his first career ATP final. Hosts Ben and Mike discuss his huge result, a coaching hire by Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka taking the new No. 1 ranking and much more.

All of that on our latest episode of MPC!

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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 tennis, and expectations for Davis Cup.

Meanwhile, the hosts also cover Jannik Sinner's latest title in Shanghai, Aryna Sabalenka's win in Wuhan and her chase for world no. 1 and much more.

All of that on the latest episode of MPC!

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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 including titles from Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz, the great rivalry between Carlos and Sinner, action in Shanghai and more.

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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 left to give to the game.

Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down Carlos Alcaraz's debut at the Laver Cup, and get set for the indoor hard court season with action in Beijing.

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

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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 change for Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic's priorities, and a big performance from Marina Stakusic in Guadalajara.

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

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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, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the US Open champions.

Ben and Mike breakdown the last Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, and also preview what's to come this week at Davis Cup.

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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 struggles of Coco Gauff, and experiencing the atmosphere in New York.

Meanwhile, hosts Ben and Mike also chat about the Canadians, a breakthrough week for Gabriel Diallo, and project some favourites moving forward in the second week.

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

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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.

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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.

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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 picks.

The pair also discuss the controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner, plus some big Canadian results at the Saskatoon Challenger.

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