Match Point Canada

Liam Draxl of Newmarket, Ontario makes his return to Match Point Canada this week.

The 23 year-old is now the fourth highest ranked Canadian man, breaking inside the top 150.

He speaks with Ben about experiences competing in Grand Slam qualifying at Wimbledon, gaining more experience on the circuit, making the jump from Challenger to ATP Tour level events, financial challenges, and much more.

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The surface change from clay courts to grass is officially underway!

Tennis content creator and host of the Tuned Into Tennis podcast, Myles David joins Ben Lewis this week to breakdown and cover some of the top storylines and players during the grass court swing!

Meanwhile, Canadian Gabriel Diallo secures his first career ATP singles title and is inside the top 50, while three American men are now inside the top 10.

We cover all of that and more on the latest episode of Match Point Canada

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The 2025 French Open is in the books!

Journalist and author Ben Rothenberg joins host Ben Lewis to recap the extraordinary title from Carlos Alcaraz as he overcame Jannik Sinner in one of the greatest Grand Slam finals of all time!

They breakdown the ebbs and flows of the final and where it ranks.

Meanwhile, they discuss a second career major title from Coco Gauff, why defence is a winning formula, and Aryna Sabalenka's disappointing press conference.

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

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We're over halfway through the second Grand Slam on the tennis calendar!

Hosts Ben and Mike recap the opening week at Roland Garros and discuss their top moments and matches and favourites going into the final days of the tournament.

They also break down the Canadian performances, including a big time run from Victoria Mboko.

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2025 Roland Garros is upon us!

Commentator Nick Lester joins Ben to breakdown the Carlos Alcaraz/Jannik Sinner rivalry and his thoughts ahead of the French Open.

Ben and Mike dissect both the men's and women's draws, highlighting popcorn matches, darkhorses, and the path ahead for all of the Canadians!

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On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, we're happy to welcome New York Times best-selling author Christopher Clarey back to the show!

Clarey has just released his latest book entitled 'The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and his Kingdom of Clay' and Mike speaks in depth with him on the novel and story arc.

Meanwhile, Rome Open action continues!

Ben and Mike break down a strong string of wins from Bianca Andreescu and Victoria Mboko, the struggles of Iga Swiatek, why Jannik Sinner could be a contender at the French Open, and much more.

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Casper Ruud captured his first career Masters 1000 title in Madrid, overcoming Jack Draper in the finals!

Ben welcomes Vansh Vermani of the TennisOne app to break down Ruud's big title, Draper's recent surge in form, other top players on clay, and what to expect from Jannik Sinner in Rome.

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She's a US Open champion, WTA Finals winner, and reached the world No. 1 in the rankings in doubles!

Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss her rise to the top of the game, playing with a target on her back, her admiration of partner Gaby Dabrowski, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and goals for the season and beyond.

Hosts Ben and Mike share big podcast news as they move independent for 2025 and ask for your support.

We also break down all of the Madrid Open action on the ATP and WTA side.

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Francoise Abanda is set to make a comeback!

After years away from the tour, the former world No. 117 is now preparing to return to the WTA circuit. The Montreal native talks with Mike about her time off, decision to get back in action, best tennis memories, and what she still hopes to achieve.

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Tennis host and commentator Blair Henley joins Ben and Mike to chat all things clay court swing as we tackle the latest storylines around the tennis world, a big win from Carlos Alcaraz in Monte Carlo, and upcoming action at the WTA1000 in Stuttgart.

We also look back at a tough exit for Canada at the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in Tokyo, Japan.

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