Match Point Canada

Match Point Canada

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Match Point Canada episodes

  • Episode 13 - Sharon Fichman

    Canadian doubles player Sharon Fichman joins Match Point Canada to discuss how she's keeping busy and healthy during the hiatus from tennis.


    We also catch up with listeners to see how they're coping without the sport, and discuss the latest news involving Wimbledon.


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

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 12 - Christopher Clarey

    The ATP and WTA have suspended play until June 7th, the French Open is eyeing a return in late September, and the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are now officially postponed.


    Journalist Christopher Clarey of the New York Times joins the program this week to discuss all that has transpired on the tennis circuit in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.


    We also discuss the ramifications for Laver Cup, the rankings freeze, and which players might actually benefit from some time off.


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

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    57 min
  • Episode 11 - Gabriela Dabrowski and Nina Pantic


    With ATP and WTA tour play now suspended for several weeks, we speak with Canadian doubles player Gaby Dabrowski to get her perspective on the news and how it is affecting the sport.


    We also look at her illustrious career and new partnership with Jelena Ostapenko.

    Nina Pantic of the TENNIS.com podcast also joins us to reflect on the current climate in tennis, and the steps we take moving forward.


    All of that and more on the latest edition of Match Point Canada.

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 10 - Indian Wells cancelled with Tom Tebbutt and Philip Fama

    In a stunning decision from organizers, the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

    Writer Tom Tebbutt of Tennis Canada joins us to breakdown what happens next in light of the news, and also discuss results from Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime.

    We also chat with hitting partner, Youtuber and all-things tennis Philip Fama, who was on-site at the event when it was called off.

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

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    53 min
  • Episode 9 - Tatiana Golovin

    She's a former world number 12, a mixed doubles grand slam champion, and US Open quarterfinalist.


    Tatiana Golovin joins Match Point Canada to discuss a possible comeback to the tour.


    We look back at an unbelievable week from Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez, who reached her maiden WTA final at age 17. We also cover Novak Djokovic's ridiculous 21 match winning streak, and Rafael Nadal's title in Acapulco.


    We also have a brand new E-Zone racquet from Yonex Canada for one of our lucky listeners.

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

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 8 - Jake Gold

    The latest episode of Match Point Canada is here!


    Former manager of the Tragically Hip and mega-tennis fan Jake Gold joins us in studio to share some great stories of his experiences on court with stars, discuss the dynamics of the ATP and WTA, and accessibility of the sport in Canada.


    We also look back at a fifth ATP final from Felix Auger-Aliassime and wish Genie Bouchard a happy 26th birthday.


    All of that and more on the latest edition of Match Point Canada.

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    58 min
  • Episode 7 - Brad Gilbert

    It's a special episode of Match Point Canada!

    Former world number four, elite level coach, and one of the best tennis analysts in the game today, Brad Gilbert joins the program to reflect on his great career, lend his expertise on the top Canadians, discuss the sport as a whole, and look ahead to the Olympics.

    We also recap Felix Auger Aliassime and his fourth career ATP final, Vasek Pospisil's rise inside the top 100, and update you on Bianca Andreescu's health.

    All of that and more on our latest episode.


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    58 min
  • Episode 6 - Caroline Cameron and Heidi El Tabakh

    On the latest episode of Match Point Canada, Sportsnet's Caroline Cameron joins us to discuss Canada's Fed Cup Tie with Switzerland, while we also speak with captain and former player Heidi El Tabakh.


    We also reflect on Vasek Pospisil's run to the finals in Montpellier, and look in at ongoing action this week around the ATP and WTA.


    Tune in!

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Season 2, Episode 5 - Australian Open Recap and Leylah Annie Fernandez

    The first grand slam of the season has come and gone!

    Novak Djokovic captured his eighth Australian Open crown and 17th grand slam overall, while Sofia Kenin is now a first-time major champion.

    We recap all the action Down Under and give our heroes and zeroes. We chat Leylah Annie Fernandez ahead of Canada's Fed Cup tie with Switzerland, and we also look back at Sascha's Zverev's semifinal run with Yorkshire reporter Jonathan Pinfield.

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Season 2, Episode 4 - Australian Open Week 1 recap featuring Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey

    We are through one week of action Down Under in Melbourne!


    Match Point Canada returns with another podcast as we catch up with Tennis Canada CEO Michael Downey to discuss the great progress of Canadian players in the country.


    We also recap the great week of tennis at the Australian Open, and preview what's in store in our final matches of the grand slam!

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    58 min

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