Welcome to Match Point Canada, Canada's premier tennis podcast! Hosted by Canadian tennis writer and analyst Mike McIntyre and radio broadcaster and journalist Ben Lewis, Match Point Canada provides in depth weekly coverage of the ATP and WTA with a focus on Canada’s top players. They also speak with some of the biggest athletes in the sport today, including Ons Jabeur, Daniil Medvedev, Coco Gauff, Casper Ruud, Bianca Andreescu, Leylah Fernandez, Andy Roddick, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and many more.
We are well into the action at the National Bank Open in Toronto! On our latest episode, Mike speaks with 22-year-old Thai phenom Lanlana Tararudee, who's emerging as a strong presence in the top 100. Ben and Mike cover the Canadian performances over the weekend and a big win from Kayla Cross, plus a stacked Wednesday approaching. This episode is brought to you by StandM and RCVRI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBO Episode 1 - Interview with Bianca Andreescu
Bianca is back! Ahead of the National Bank Open in Toronto, host Mike McIntyre catches up with 2019 winner and Grand Slam champion Bianca Andreescu! Interview brought to you by Everyside! Photo: Images by Neena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 20 - NBO Preview with Val Tetreault & Surprise Guest Bianca Andreescu!
The National Bank Open is upon us! Mike catches up with Montreal Tournament Director Valerie Tetreault as we prepare for action in both Canadian cities, as qualifying opens this weekend. They cover the ascent of Felix Auger-Aliassime, as he is the top ranked Canadian in the field in Montreal and will be the 2nd seed at the tournament. We also hear from Bianca Andreescu who makes a surprise visit at 10XTO to give us an update! This episode is brought to you by RCVRI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 19 - 2026 NBO Lookahead with TSN's Mark Masters
The 2026 National Bank Open is just days away! Mike catches up with TSN reporter Mark Masters on the perks of covering the event, big storylines leading into this year's tournament, and what to anticipate from the Canadians in Toronto and Montreal. This episode is brought to you by Everyside Social Eatery & Taphouse! We're thrilled to host our pre-NBO Party at their location on Friday, July 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Grass Court Experience! Interview with Kevin Scott of High Park Tennis Club
What is it truly like to play on grass? Mike McIntyre took to the court at High Park Tennis Club and catches up with club manager Kevin Scott about all the important details of the surface This interview is brought to you by Everyside. Join us for our pre-NBO party this July 31st! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 18 - Wimbledon Recap with Ben Rothenberg
Wimbledon has officially come and gone! Journalist and writer of the popular Substack 'Bounces', Ben Rothenberg joins Ben Lewis to recap the third slam of the season! World No. 1 Jannik Sinner claimed his fifth major title, Linda Noskova emerged with her first, and Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime reached the quarterfinals stage of the event, falling in a thriller against Novak Djokovic. We recap all of the key moments and players! Episode is brought to you by our friends at Everyside. Join us Friday, July 31st for our pre-NBO party :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wimbledon is officially upon us! Hosts Ben and Mike break down the women's and men's draws including some early Day 1 results and upsets. What can Serena WIlliams do with her singles wild card? Is Jannik Sinner ready to bounce back after an early first round scare? Tune in for all that and more. Episode brought to you by Everyside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview with Erin Routliffe - The experience facing Serena Williams
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Life After Tennis: Interview with Former Pro & Fitness Guru Kariann Pierre Louis
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 16 - Roland Garros Recap! Zverev, Andreeva Claim First GS Titles
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 15 - Serena's comeback! | Interview with Jesse Levine
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. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 14 - Roland Garros Preview
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. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 13 - Madrid Open Recap with Abigail Johnson
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. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 12 - Madrid Open & Clay Court Swing
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview with Dominika Cibulkova! Former World No. 4 and Australian Open Finalist
On this week's episode we catch up with former world No. 4 and 2014 Australian Open finalist Dominika Cibulkova! Cibulkova shares what she's been up to since retiring from the sport in 2019, thoughts on the WTA today, and she also reflects on some her favourite memories and moments in tennis including her WTA Finals title in 2016, her run in Melbourne, and her time at the National Bank Open in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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. This episode brought to you by RCVRI Toronto! Use code: MatchPointCan for $10 off your first visit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 8 - 2026 Indian Wells: Alcaraz Locked In, Eala & Swiatek trend up
We're into the second week of action at Indian Wells! Amy Lundy Dahl of Tennis Connected joins Ben on Match Point Canada to cover a few of the early storylines from the tournament and reflect on her time at the BNP Paribas Open. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner but continue to roll, Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in form, and Alex Eala is a fast rising superstar. We also breakdown the recent play from Iga Swiatek and Victoria Mboko. This episode brought to you by RCVRI Use our code: MatchPointCAN for 10% off your visit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 7 - 2026 Indian Wells Preview + Big Canadian Results
The unofficial fifth slam is here! The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells kicks off this week and hosts Ben and Mike prepare for the event with a full draw preview of the men's and women's field. Is Alcaraz the man to beat? Can Aryna Sabalenka claim her first crown in the desert? They also dig into big Canadian results in February from Felix Auger-Aliassime, Victoria Mboko and more. This episode brought to you by RCVRI and 10XTO. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Interview with Eric Hechtman - Coaching Experiences, Venus & Serena and more
On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, Mike welcomes tennis coach Eric Hechtman to the podcast! Hechtman is a former University of Miami and ATP player, and has coached numerous stars including Venus and Serena Williams, Canadian Genie Bouchard, and most recently, American Hailey Baptiste. He weighs in on touring life, what he believes Venus can still bring to the game, his thoughts on the WTA now, and much more .Enjoy! Episode filmed on site at 10XTO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Keep the useful structure, then change the audience, point of view, and voice until the idea is unmistakably yours.
