Match Point Canada

The second major of the season is upon us!

2024 Roland Garros is set to begin from Paris, France and who better to join the podcast for a preview than Tennis Channel Live host, Steve Weissman!

Weissman joins Ben Lewis to cover all the storylines including Novak Djokovic's form, a massive first round clash between Rafael Nadal and Zverev, why Iga is the best on clay, who can challenge her, Canadian chances and more.

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Canadian tennis player Kayla Cross joins Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada this week for a feature interview!

The 19-year-old recently won an ITF doubles title at Bethany Beach and is adapting to a full travel schedule as she embarks upon her professional career.

This episode brought to you by 10XTO, which is set to host the first ever doubles only OTA event this weekend.

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She's reached a career high ranking of number 38, won 14 ITF titles, and made an inspirational comeback to tennis after a five year hiatus in 2017.

Canadian Rebecca Marino returns to Match Point Canada this week, on the heels of kicking off a Billie Jean King Cup Trophy Champions tour out in Vancouver!

She reflects on her tennis community in BC, career success this season, experiences winning last year's BJK Cup, and much more.

Meanwhile, one week is left in Rome before Roland Garros arrives. Mike and Ben breakdown all the action unfolding on the WTA and ATP circuits.

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She's one of the most successful players in Canadian tennis history.

2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu is back on Match Point Canada this week! The 23-year-old is set to return to competition on the clay. She gives an update on returning from injuries, the makeup of her new coaching team, goals for the remainder of the year, and the importance of mental health.

Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime had a breakthrough run in Madrid, reaching his first ever Masters 1000 final. We recap the event and title from Andrey Rublev, a Spanish goodbye from Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek's win over Sabalenka, and much more.

All of that on our latest episode of MPC!

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He's a Davis Cup Champion with Canada, the 2014 Wimbledon champion in doubles and has achieved a career high singles ranking of #25.

Veteran Vasek Pospisil returns to Match Point Canada for an in depth chat with Ben, discussing navigating injuries, the love he has competing at Davis Cup, and experiences playing in the Big 3 Era.

He also reflects on career accomplishments, work with the PTPA, and tackles some rapid fire questions to finish.

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She's a US Open champion and world no. 5 in doubles!

Canadian-Kiwi Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada, discussing some of the amazing success she's had in the sport the last several months alongside partner Gaby Dabrowski.

Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina captured her third WTA title of 2024 in Stuttgart, Rafa returned to the courts, Casper Ruud won his biggest title, and the Madrid Open kicks off this week!

We also reflect on 100 weeks at world no. 1 for Iga Swiatek, and the career of Garbine Muguruza.

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

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Former world no. 1 and three-time Paralympic medallist Kai Schrameyer joins Ben on Match Point Canada for a feature interview!

They discuss the growth and development of wheelchair tennis, coaching at the highest level, key differences in the game, and where Canadian athletes find themselves now in a big Paralympic year in Paris.

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She's a five-time grand slam champion and world no. 1 in doubles, a former finalist in singles at the French Open, and won the Billie Jean King Cup five times representing Czechia!

Lucie Safarova returns to Match Point Canada this week as she discusses some of her memories representing her country, life after tennis, and even teases a possible return to the doubles circuit.

Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas won his first big title of 2024 in Monte Carlo, WTA Stuttgart begins this week, and Rafael Nadal confirmed his return at the Barcelona Open.

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

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She helped guide Canada to an historic Billie Jean King Cup win last fall, and is continues her ascent up the WTA rankings.

19-year-old Canadian tennis player Marina Stakusic returns to Match Point Canada and discusses building upon her pro career, adapting to the top levels of the game, how winning BJK Cup helped her confidence, and what types of goals she's setting for 2024.

Meantime, the clay court swing is well underway!

We recap another title from red-hot Danielle Collins in Charleston, preview the first Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo and run down our top five clay court players on both the men's and women's side.

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

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The Sunshine Double is officially in the books.

Tennis Channel broadcaster and host of the Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross joins Ben and Mike on this week's episode of Match Point Canada to recap all the action from the Miami Open!

We discuss Jannik Sinner's dominance in 2024, and Danielle Collins emergence for a breakthrough title, plus a surprise coaching move from Novak Djokovic, and also look ahead to our top candidates on the clay courts.

All of that and more on this edition of MPC.

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