Match Point Canada

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.

A special thank you to 10XTO for this latest episode.

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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 Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, a controversial call that proved costly for Felix Auger-Aliassime, a solid run from Leylah Annie Fernandez and much more.

All of that on our latest episode of Match Point Canada!

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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 Mike tackle the late stages of the event and preview the upcoming finals, look at the showcase of doubles, and check in on Montreal as well.

All of that on our latest episode of MPC!

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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!

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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, Canadian action in doubles, and our favourite to win the event.

All of that and more on MPC.

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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 big wins from Marina Stakusic and Leylah Annie Fernandez, and a tough loss for Bianca Andreescu.

They also circle big time popcorn matches ahead as the tournament progresses in Toronto, and check in on the action in Montreal.

All of that and more on MPC!

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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.

Meanwhile, Ben and Mike recap qualifying and dive into some main draw storylines including anecdotes from press conferences over the last two days.

They also discuss Novak Djokovic and his historic Olympic gold medal victory in Paris.

A special thank you to 10XTO for this episode.

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