Match Point Canada

She's a four time WTA doubles titlist, former world no. 21, and Australian Open quarterfinalist!

Canadian doubles player Sharon Fichman returns as a guest on Match Point Canada, and discusses an extended layoff from the sport, and her intentions to return to action later this summer.

Meantime, we're right in the midst of the clay court swing as we have action from the Madrid Open.

We cover Genie Bouchard's run of victories, Leylah Annie Fernandez's success on the doubles court, how things are unfolding on the men's side, and the latest with Rafael Nadal.

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She's one of the most unique and authentic personalities tennis has to offer!

Romanian Andreea Prisacariu joins Match Point Canada this week to update Ben and Mike on her tennis as she just recently captured the first ITF title of her career.

We speak about how she tries to use social media positively, how she's focused on staying in the present, and the financial struggles for ITF players.

Meantime, Carlos Alcaraz won his third title of the season in Barcelona, Iga Swiatek reigned supreme in Stuttgart, and we look ahead to the Madrid Open.

We also address concerns around Novak Djokovic's form and the health of Rafael Nadal.

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

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Team Canada has qualified again for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Special guest Crina Mustafa of Homestand, The Programme, and The Slice joins us this week to break down Canada's 3-2 win over Belgium from the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver.

We discuss Leylah Fernandez's importance, Bianca Andreescu joining the team despite her injury, and Heidi El Tabakh's leadership.

Meantime, Andrey Rublev won the first Masters 1000 of his career from Monte Carlo, Daniil Medvedev and Sascha Zverev engaged in a war of words, and Novak Djokovic exited early.

Denis Shapovalov begins his campaign from Barcelona, while the WTA heads to Stuttgart.

All of that and more on this week's episode of Match Point Canada!

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She's world no. 81 and will be Canada's number two singles player from Vancouver this weekend!

Rebecca Marino joins Mike McIntyre for a special interview ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers showdown with Belgium from Vancouver.

Marino is joined by Leylah Annie Fernandez, Katherine Sebov, and Gaby Dabrowski on the roster.

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She's enjoying a breakout 2023 by qualifying for the Australian Open, capturing an ITF title in Toronto, winning her first WTA main draw match in Miami, and breaking inside the top 150 of the rankings.

24-year-old Katherine Sebov is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as she talks about her great progress in 2023, and the opportunity to represent her country at the Billie Jean King Cup in Vancouver.

Meanwhile, the clay season is upon us!

We recap action from the Charleston Open and a title from Ons Jabeur, performances from Leylah Annie Fernandez and Genie Bouchard, and get set for the first clay Masters 1000 of the year in Monte Carlo.

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The Sunshine Double is officially complete!

The 2023 Miami Open has now come and gone as we saw big title wins from Daniil Medvedev and Petra Kvitova.

Joining us to break down all the action from the event is Tennis Channel host, Steve Weissman!

We cover the budding rivalry between Carlos and Jannik Sinner and what is in store for the future of tennis, an impending return of Novak Djokovic, and potential storylines on the clay swing.

We also cover the devastating injury to Bianca Andreescu and our hopes for a healthy return.

Meantime, Elena Rybakina continues to produce outstanding results while veteran Petra Kvitova remains one of the most inspiring stories in the sport.

All of that and more on our latest episode!

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It's the second and final tournament to close the Sunshine Double!

Mike and Ben break down all the action as it unfolds from the 2023 Miami Open.

With Iga Swiatek out, Elena Rybakina is hoping to notch a big title, and remains primed as one of the contenders. Is Krecjikova one of the tour's very best?

Bianca Andreescu is also quickly returning to her very best level on the tennis court, while Katherine Sebov notched a milestone in her career.

Meantime, Carlos Alcaraz has his sights on winning the Sunshine Double at age 19, by attempting to repeat as champion in Miami, while Felix and Denis made early exits.

We also discuss comments on fan involvement from Frances Tiafoe, and a possible return from Delpo?

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

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He's a former top five tennis player, superstar coach and one of the premiere analysts in the game today!

ESPN's Brad Gilbert joins Ben and Mike on Match Point Canada to share his thoughts on the new generation of tennis led by Carlos Alcaraz, the importance of the Sunshine Double on the tennis calendar, coaching philosophies and approaching the game, and his insights on Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Annie Fernandez.

Meanwhile, we break down all of the epic action from 2023 Indian Wells, as Carlos Alcaraz won his third career Masters 1000 title, and Elena Rybakina hoisted the trophy on the women's side.

All of that and much more on this week's episode of Match Point Canada.

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She's a US Open finalist, two-time WTA singles winner, and has been ranked as high as 13th in the world!

20-year-old Leylah Annie Fernandez connects with Mike and Ben from beautiful Indian Wells, California as she competes at the 2023 BNP Paribas Open.

We discuss why she loves the place dubbed Tennis Paradise, the challenge of facing Iga Swiatek, adding elements to her game, how she stays in touch with her younger sister.

Meantime, we look in on all the action unfolding at the unofficial fifth major in the tennis calendar as Bianca Andreescu gets ready to face the world no. 1.

On the men's side, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev look strong, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud bow out early, while Felix and Denis are paired in doubles.

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

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He was a Wimbledon finalist in 1996, captured four ATP singles titles, represented the US at the Olympics, and reached a career high ranking of no. 11.

American tennis great MaliVai Washington is our special guest this week! He discusses some of his memorable career highlights, and how he still impacts youth today with his foundation in Jacksonville.

We break down a third consecutive title from Daniil Medvedev, who claimed a victory in Dubai, the first loss on the season from Novak Djokovic, and the end of Rafael Nadal's iron man streak.

Meantime, Donna Vekic prevailed at the Monterrey Open to continue a career resurgence and we prepare for the Sunshine Double beginning with Indian Wells this week.

All of that and more on Match Point Canada!

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