Match Point Canada

We are through the halfway point of the 2023 US Open!

Hosts Ben and Mike check in on all the action from Flushing Meadows and recap what's transpired so far in New York.

They dive into Novak Djokovic's resiliency as he rallied from 2 sets to love down yet again, while Carlos Alcaraz continues to advance unscathed.

Meantime, Iga Swiatek will lose hold of the world number one ranking and there will be a new women's US Open winner.

Can Coco Gauff breakthrough for a grand slam title?

Mike explains why Qinwen Zheng can continue her special run, while Ben discusses how Marketa Vondrousova has flown under the radar.

Meantime, we look back a disappointing event from Canadians, though an opportunity ahead in doubles.

All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC, brought to you by Hotel X

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He's a US Open champion, 20 time ATP titlist, and world no. 3!

Daniil Medvedev is our special guest this week as we preview all the action ahead at the 2023 US Open.

We caught up with Medvedev in a conversation at the National Bank Open as he discussed his process during practices, return positioning, how he approaches his goals, and much more.

Meantime, we break down both the men's and women's draws from Flushing Meadows and offer our analysis along with darkhorse picks.

We ALSO have a special signed Medvedev tennis ball for one lucky listener.

Enjoy!

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The Western & Southern Open is now in the books!

We recap an incredible tournament in Cincinnati, featuring one of the matches of the year as Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a near four-hour final.

We break down the best new rivalry in the sport and how the two are elevating the game.

Meantime, Coco Gauff broke through for the biggest title of her career in Cincy, with an amazing run of wins including her first victory over Iga Swiatek.

Also, longtime host and broadcaster Ron MacLean of CBC Hockey Night in Canada joins Mike for an interview from the National Bank Open and shares his insights on tennis and hockey.

Enjoy!

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NBO23 has officially come and gone!

An amazing week of tennis in Toronto is finally in the books as Italy's Jannik Sinner captured his first ever Masters1000 trophy, prevailing in the finals of the National Bank Open over Alex de Minaur.

We recap our favourite moments, matches, and highlights from a memorable and special week at NBO, and also speak with doubles champions Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer, who won their third title of 2023.

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He's been a quarterfinalist at the French Open, reached the finals of Monte Carlo in 2022, and is now having the best Masters 1000 hard court run of his career!

24-year-old Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain joins Match Point Canada to discuss his special run in Toronto, his unique game style, and why he's turned to books and is avoiding social media.

Meantime, the upsets simply continue at NBO.

We discuss Tommy Paul and Alex de Minaur's stunning wins over Alcaraz and Medvedev, our four semi-finalists and what's to come this weekend.

Enjoy!

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He's a Masters 1000 champion in Miami, has six career ATP singles titles, and made the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2021!

Poland's Hubert Hurkacz is our guest on MPC from the National Bank Open in Toronto.

The 15th seed lost a thrilling 3-set match to world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-3, 7-6.

Meantime, we look back on the action of the day as Milos Raonic's return to the city ended in the round of 16, surprises continued with the elimination of Casper Ruud and Taylor Fritz, and Daniil Medvedev stayed in form.

All of that and more on our latest episode from NBO!

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Gabriel Diallo is our guest on episode 3 of the week at NBO Toronto!

The 21-year-old from Montreal recorded his first ever main draw ATP victory here in Toronto, defeating Britain's Dan Evans, and described his emotions with the victory and how he's carved out his path as a young professional.

Meantime, Milos Raonic's comeback run continues in Toronto, world no. 1 Carlos Alcaraz officially debuts, we had upsets galore on the grounds, while Felix Auger-Aliassime continues to struggle.

We also look ahead to a loaded Thursday at NBO with countless must-see matches.

Enjoy!

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He recently won his first ATP Challenger title in Granby and has broken inside the top 200!

Laval's Alexis Galarneau joins Match Point Canada to discuss his recent success on tour and excitement for competing at the National Bank Open in Toronto.

Meantime, we recap a thrilling Day 1 session of the tournament, headlined by Milos Raonic's return and three-set victory over world no. 10 Frances Tiafoe.

Have a listen!

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The 2023 National Bank Open is here!

Action is officially underway in both Toronto and Montreal as the world's best players have landed in Canada to compete at the NBO.

We preview the action that lies ahead and Mike speaks with special guest Vasek Pospisil, who's gearing up for his opening round match in Toronto.

Pospisil is a Wimbledon champion in doubles and helped lead Canada to a historic Davis Cup title last fall.

Meantime, we break down the player field in Toronto that is headlined by superstars like Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner.

We also have a t-shirt featuring Pospisil's newly branded logo available for one listener, plus a ticket giveaway for the Tuesday Day session!

Check it all out on our NBO tournament preview episode.

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He's one of the best players in Canadian tennis history.

Milos Raonic joins this week's episode of Match Point Canada as he goes in depth on his return to tennis with hosts Ben and Mike.

Raonic discusses his long layoff from the sport, the process to getting back, his experience returning to the All England Club for the first time in four years, winning an ATP match again, and what he anticipates for the National Bank Open in Toronto.

Meantime, we look ahead to both tournaments in Toronto and Montreal and detail which Canadians you can catch in action.

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

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