Match Point Canada

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 Midland.

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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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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 Tennis Hall of Fame yet, competing against the Bryan Brothers, his variety of doubles partners and more.

Hosts Ben and Mike look back at the Paris Masters, preview the action now underway at the WTA Finals, and also breakdown the recent Tevlin Challenger in Toronto.

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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.

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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.

Enjoy!

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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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