In this episode of the ONTENNIS Podcast presented by Merchant of Tennis we're joined by Karl Hale. Karl is best known as the long-standing Tournament Director of the National Bank Open, one of the most prestigious events on the ATP and WTA tours. A former professional tennis player representing Jamaica in Davis Cup competition, Karl has leveraged his extensive playing experience into a multifaceted career as a coach, executive, and global tennis ambassador. Hear about his early days in the sport, what he has to say about this year’s NBO in Toronto and the latest trends from the Canadian tennis scene. A must-listen for any fan of Canadian tennis!

In this episode presented by Merchant of Tennis, we're joined by Irwin Tobias, a prominent figure in Canadian tennis scene. Irwin has played and worked in tennis for over 60 years, seeing the sport evolve from a grassroots seasonal community pastime to the incredibly popular year-round sport that it is today. He has the biggest rolodex in Canadian tennis!

In this episode presented by Merchant of Tennis, we chat with one of Team Canada’s heroes from last year’s Billie Jean King Cup championship win, Marina Stakusic!

In this episode presented by Merchant of Tennis, we are pleased to welcome Pierre Lamarche. Player, coach, mentor, captain, hall of famer and academy builder. There is no one who has contributed more to Canadian Tennis than him. Pierre is Canadian tennis royalty!

In this episode presented by Merchant of Tennis, we are pleased to welcome Arash Madani from Rogers Sportsnet. He has covered and interviewed many of the top ranked players on the ATP and WTA. What are his inside views on professional tennis and Canada’s Davis Cup victory? Did you know he can hit a mean ball!

In this episode presented by Merchant of Tennis, we are pleased to welcome back Nikki Carnovale and Rachel Gould, the founders of Inspire Through Sport. Inspire Through Sport is an organization designed to provide programs, courses, resources, and hands-on experience, and to foster inspirational leadership development. The Ontario Tennis Association, along with The Tennis Professionals Association (TPA), the coaching arm of Tennis Canada, has partnered with Inspire Through Sport to deliver this amazing pilot mentorship program for girls aged 14-17. Listen to Rachel and Nikki as they take us through the organizations vision and how important female role models were in their early years as players and coaches.

In this episode, fresh off their National Bank Open appearances, we chat with two of the best junior players in Canada and the world, Vicki Mboko, 15, from Burlington and Kayla Cross, 17, from London. The pair had just finished a fantastic doubles match in the main draw of the National Bank Open in Toronto when they visited the ONTENNIS Podcast studio to talk about their experience playing singles and doubles in their first WTA event, their recent success in Junior Grand Slams as well as their first pro tennis titles. They also take us through their early days playing OTA tournaments, their training with Tennis Canada and their recent travels around the globe playing junior and pro events. This is a must-listen-to podcast for every young competitive tennis player who wants to achieve their dream!

In this episode of our “Women in Tennis” series, we chat with Girls Leading Girls Tennis co-founders Nikki Carnovale and Rachel Gould. The GLG Tennis mission is to provide an environment for girls to develop a passion for tennis and a pathway to foster strong leadership skills. Their goal is to create a synergistic program that encourages competitive female players to mentor new female tennis players. Nikki and Rachel are two young women who rose through the ranks of high-performance tennis and later became accomplished coaches, teaching both in Canada and abroad. Throughout their journey, they were mentored and inspired by strong female role models on and off the court and now want to give back to the next generation of rising young women tennis players and coaches. Tune in to hear about how their new not-for profit initiative is changing lives!

In this episode of our “Women in Tennis” series, we chat with Girls Leading Girls Tennis co-founders Nikki Carnovale and Rachel Gould. The GLG Tennis mission is to provide an environment for girls to develop a passion for tennis and a pathway to foster strong leadership skills. Their goal is to create a synergistic program that encourages competitive female players to mentor new female tennis players. Nikki and Rachel are two young women who rose through the ranks of high-performance tennis and later became accomplished coaches, teaching both in Canada and abroad. Throughout their journey, they were mentored and inspired by strong female role models on and off the court and now want to give back to the next generation of rising young women tennis players and coaches. Tune in to hear about how their new not-for profit initiative is changing lives!

Check out this SPECIAL edition of the ONTENNIS Podcast presented by Mayfair Clubs. In this episode, we speak with the OTA’s President and CEO Jim Boyce about the effects of COVID-19 on tennis in the province. Jim discusses how the tennis landscape has changed since the pandemic and what measures the OTA’s member clubs and their members will face as they attempt to re-open safely. In a dynamic, ever-changing environment, Jim talks about the OTA’s role, the clubs and academies challenges and the responsibilities and directions outlined by the various levels of government that will shape the way tennis is played as we return to the courts!