She's a former Australian Open junior champion in doubles and was previously the top Canadian ranked women's player!

Canadian Carol Zhao joins us on this week's episode of Match Point Canada as she discusses her return to the tour from injury, competing at the Billie Jean King Cup, and her short and longer term goals.

Meantime, we recap all the action and titles from Aryna Sabalenka and Matteo Berrettini at the Madrid Open, preview what lies ahead in Rome, and announce our winner of the On Running Roger Federer Centre Court shoe.

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It's a special episode of Match Point Canada!

This week we're joined by podiatrist and tennis shoe expert and aficionado Zach Thomas - he discusses the new Roger Federer On shoe, as we announce a very special giveaway for one lucky listener!

Meantime, Rafael Nadal captured a 12th career crown from the Barcelona Open, Matteo Berrettini delivered in Belgrade, and world no. 1 Ash Barty won her third WTA title of the season in Stuttgart.

We recap all the action on tour, and also provide an important update on Bianca Andreescu, who has withdrawn from the upcoming Madrid Open.

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

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Team Canada delivered a playoff tie victory of Serbia at the Billie Jean King Cup to move into qualifiers for 2022!

To recap the performance, Caroline Cameron of Sportsnet joins us as we discuss the great showing of Leylah Fernandez, Rebecca Marino's amazing story, and Canada's prospects on the international stage moving forward.

We also recap a big title in Monte Carlo from Stefanos Tsitsipas, surprise losses from Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

We also discuss new COVID-19 restrictions affecting tennis players in Ontario.

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Team Canada gets set for a crucial Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie this week against Serbia.

Canada will feature Leylah Fernandez, Rebecca Marino, Sharon Fichman, and Carol Zhao in the tie.

We speak with captain of the team Heidi El Tabakh on her expectations, the importance of Leylah Fernandez, and the opportunity that lies ahead for the group.

We recap the Volvo Car Open from Charleston, give the latest French Open news, and get set for the first Masters 1000 event on clay of the season from Monte Carlo.

We also discuss a major coaching hire from Felix Auger Aliassime.

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

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Bianca Andreescu reached the fifth final of her career, falling in the title match in Miami to Ash Barty.

We recap the terrific run from Andreescu, and what lies ahead on the clay.

Brett Connors, co-host of Advantage Connors podcast, and son to the legendary Jimmy Connors joins us to discuss some tennis, betting on Bianca, and his life and career.

We also look back at the men's field and a first Masters 1000 crown from Hubert Hurkacz.

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

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He's a former Wimbledon junior singles champion and current ATP pro.

American Noah Rubin is a guest on this week's Match Point Canada as he discusses some great moments of his career and also gives insight into his Behind the Racquet platform.

We talk all things Miami Open as Canadian Bianca Andreescu produces her biggest win of the season and we head into the second week of action.

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

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Canadian Leylah Fernandez earned her maiden WTA title at the Monterrey Open from Mexico!

We recap the incredible week and achievement from the 18 year-old, as she continues to rapidly rise in the WTA rankings, and also take a look at the women's field in Miami.

Guest George Bellshaw of Metro UK also joins the program to look back at the men's action from Dubai, chime in on a best of 5 debate, examine what to expect from the Miami Open, and give his take on Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger Aliassime.

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She was a former world number five, a four time grand slam champion in mixed doubles, and a two time winner at Indian Wells.

Tennis star Daniela Hantuchova joins on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as we discuss her new Real DNA Podcast, moments in her terrific career, and some of the players she loves watching.

We also go in depth on Genie Bouchard's run to the finals in Guadalajara, Mexico, the return of Roger Federer, action in Dubai, and much more.

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He's been a coach to great players like Lucie Safarova, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Denis Shapovalov and many more.

Former Canadian player and coach Rob Steckley joins us on this week's episode of Match Point Canada, as we analyze his approach to the art of coaching and how he connects with players. We also gain insight on some of the young Canadian talents, including Shapovalov, who he has worked with directly.

We also speak to freelance journalist Dave Seminara, author of the new book 'Footsteps of Federer: A Fan's Pilgrimage Across 7 Swiss Cantons in 10 Acts'.

Seminara discusses his travelogue of Roger Federer, and his impact in Switzerland.

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Our first grand slam of the tennis season is now in the books! The 2021 Australian Open has come and gone, with Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic both capturing singles majors Down Under.

To recap all of the action from the women's side, we're joined by premiere journalist and WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen, as we delve into Naomi Osaka's rapid ascent, what unfolded these past two weeks, play from the Canadians, and much more.

We also look back at a record ninth title in Melbourne from Novak Djokovic, the Big 3 stranglehold in men's tennis, and some of our favourite performances.

Enjoy!

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