Match Point Canada

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 Andreescu, and look at some must watch matches on the horizon.

Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gaby Dabrowski made history for Canada with a bronze medal in Paris, while Zheng Qinwen seized a gold in women's singles.

All of that and more on our first episode from the NBO in Toronto!

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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, action on the women's side, a 60th meeting between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and much more.

All of that on the latest episode of MPC.

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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 Canadians in action and possible contenders.

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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 break down the coverage including a runner-up finish from Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in doubles.

Meanwhile, Mike has also touched down in Granby and gives insights on some of the Canadians competing at the ATP Challenger and W75K that's underway in Quebec.

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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 Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic are all keen to compete for the title.

We also recap all of the Canadian singles performances and keep an eye on Gaby Dabrowski in doubles.

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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 his eye on.

In the meantime, Ben and Mike break down both men's and women's draws with favourites to win, dark horses, and a look at the Canadian chances. Tennis Canada has also unveiled its Olympic roster for the Summer Games.

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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 Olympics, and rapid fire questions!

Meanwhile, Rebecca Marino won a 100K event, Milos Raonic had a record-setting day of aces at Queen's Club, and Jannik Sinner earned a title on the surface.

Ben also speaks with Tennis Canada's senior manager of High Performance, Melissa Lacroix, on the development and progress of the team's prospect camps.

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

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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 run on the grass courts and what it means going forward, a title from Liudmila Samsonova, and how Milos Raonic fared in his return back.

Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe also partnered up to win the title at the Nottingham Open.

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

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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 of the rankings as the new ATP world number one, and grass court action is officially underway!

All of that and more on MPC.

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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 incredible five-setters to get through to the quarterfinals, while Casper Ruud looms, and Rafael Nadal may or may not have had his final goodbye at the French Open.

Meanwhile, is Carlos Alcaraz the man to beat?

Plus, we break down performances from the Canadians as a record four players reached the third round in singles.

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

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