Match Point Canada

US Open champion and former World No. 1 Erin Routliffe details playing Serena Williams in doubles in back-to-back tournaments, as the 23-time slam winner officially made her return on the grass courts!

Host Mike McIntyre speaks with Routliffe as gives her perspective on Serena's level, the unbelievable experience, and much more.

Routliffe also shares some tips on how to play on grass courts!

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Former ITF player Kariann Pierre Louis joins the podcast this week to talk about how she handled a serious injury bringing her tennis career to an abrupt close at the age of 25, her transition to working in the Country Club environment and why she’s Vicky Mboko’s biggest fan!

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Roland Garros has officially wrapped up!

Ben and Mike recap the second Grand Slam of the season, which featured two first-time major champions in Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva.

We breakdown the men's field and how the draw opened up after Jannik Sinner's surprise defeat. We also discuss a crushing QFs loss for Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Meanwhile, Andreeva claimed her first, defeating surprise qualifier Maja Chwalinska. Aryna Sabalenka was undone by the conditions, and Iga Swiatek faltered earlier than expected.

Plus - Serena is officially returning this week, alongside Victoria Mboko in doubles!

All that and more on our latest episode of MPC

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It's now confirmed.

Serena Williams is indeed set to make a comeback, with the 44-year-old legend confirming a spot in doubles at Queen's Club.

Mike McIntyre chats with former Canadian player and Director of Racquet Sports at Shell Bay about her big return.

Levine, a former top 70 player and top coach, spent time hitting and training with Serena at the Shell Bay courts in Florida and gives his insights on her tennis, skillset, and level.

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The second Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is here!

Ben and Mike deep dive with a full preview of the women's and men's field at the French Open.

Who among the contenders will breakthrough on the women's side? Is there anybody ready to stop Jannik Sinner on his quest for a first Roland Garros?

Plus Canadian chances, French Open memories and much more.

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The Madrid Open has come and gone!

Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 23 matches, capturing a fourth consecutive title, as he again dominated on the clay! Marta Kostyuk won her first career WTA1000 in the women's field.

Tennis commentator Abigail Johnson joins Ben to break down Sinner's extraordinary run, how wide the gap is between him and the rest of the field, what Novak Djokovic could do, and the emergence of young star Alexander Blockx.

Meanwhile, Marta Kostyuk delivered the biggest title of her career, defeating Mirra Andreeva to win the women's crown. More on her special run, how Andreeva can learn from defeat, Aryna Sabalenka's surprise loss and more.

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The clay court swing is in full flight as the tennis season pushes on!

Ben and Mike break down the surge in tennis from Jannik Sinner, a crushing injury to Carlos Alcaraz, and who else could potentially challenge the ATP hierarchy as Roland Garros approaches. They also discuss the fast rising Rafael Jodar, and performances on the clay from Canadians Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov.

In the meantime, Aryna Sabalenka has made her switch to the new surface, Iga Swiatek is working under a new coach, Coco Gauff is searching for form, and Elena Rybakina looks strong. Plus, Leylah Fernandez is building her form on the red dirt.

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

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On this week's episode we catch up with former world No. 4 and 2014 Australian Open finalist Dominika Cibulkova!

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The Miami Open is in the rearview mirror!

Ben and Mike return on Match Point Canada to recap the action as both Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner managed to incredibly complete the Sunshine Double with their titles.

We also cover another big result from Victoria Mboko, the return of Qinwen Zheng, Alcaraz's surprise loss, and much more.

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Guest Philip Fama joins Ben on Match Point Canada to break down all the action at Indian Wells!

Jannik Sinner completed his trophy set of Masters 1000 hard court titles, winning at the BNP Paribas Open. Aryna Sabalenka avenged her loss to Elena Rybakina with a victory in the women's final.

We also discuss the return of Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz's first loss of 2026, a big performance from Victoria Mboko and much more.

Enjoy!

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