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.
All content for Match Point Canada is the property of Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
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.
She's a Billie Jean King Cup winner, a WTA125K champion, and has been ranked as high as World No. 114!
20-year-old Canadian Marina Stakusic returns to Match Point Canada to chat with host Mike McIntyre and discuss her 2025 season, returning from injury, making strides in her health and game, changing coaches and much more.
Stakusic is competing at US Open qualifying this week.
Enjoy!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's a siblings interview!
Ariana and Nicolas Arseneault both enjoyed huge breakthrough performances at the National Bank Open, each earning their first main draw professional wins.
Host Mike McIntyre catches up with the brother and sister duo about their experiences in Toronto and Montreal, achieving new milestones, and what lies ahead in 2025 and beyond.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The National Bank Open in Montreal and Toronto have all wrapped up!
Award-winning journalist Arash Madani joins host Ben Lewis to recap the astounding title run from 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko, who won the WTA1000 crown in Montreal!
Just how high can she go?
Meanwhile, Ben Shelton overcame Karen Khachanov in Toronto to win his first Masters 1000. Ben and Arash discuss the top storylines in T.O. on site, and how the 12-day event unfolded.
All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue on with our coverage of the National Bank Open!
Episode brought to you by 10XTO
Canadian Victoria Mboko continues her unbelievable dream run in Montreal, reaching the semifinals of the event.
We break down her special run, and look at all the action unfolding in Toronto, and why Ben Shelton is a rock star at NBO
All of that and more on MPC!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
He is one of the most exciting players in the game!
Andrey Rublev makes his return to Match Point Canada as he joins Mike McIntyre for an interview on site at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
The 17-time titlist discusses his coaching partnership with Marat Safin, finding his form later in the season, memories in Canada, and why he still feels very young.
Enjoy!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rising young American Learner Tien joins Ben for an interview on Match Point Canada!
The 19-year-old is fast approaching the top 50 and reflects on his growth as a player, his run at the NBO in Toronto, facing a hostile crowd against Denis Shapovalov on Center Court, and his playing style. We also wrap by challenging him with some rapid fire questions.
Enjoy!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're back with our third episode from the National Bank Open!
This one is brought to you by Hare Wine Co
Hosts Ben and Mike break down all the latest NBO action in Toronto including disappointing early round defeats for Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov, and the reliability of Gabriel Diallo.
Mike catches up with top 35 ranked American Brandon Nakashima, who secured his first career win in Toronto.
Meanwhile, Genie Bouchard put up a fight in her final match, Leylah exited Montreal early, and Victoria Mboko pushes on.
All of that and more on MPC!
Use the code MATCHPOINT10 for 10% off your next order at Hare Wine Co :)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
He's the tallest player in the sport today and his game is equally big!
American and former NBO finalist Reilly Opelka joins Mike on Match Point Canada for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview as they discuss his return from injury, goals in the sport now that he's healthy again, and his close friendship to Venus Williams.
Enjoy!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's our second episode from the grounds at the National Bank Open in Toronto, brought to you by 10XTO!
On today's episode, Ben and Mike recap the biggest title of Leylah Fernandez's career as she claimed the trophy at the Citi Open in Washington.
Meanwhile, Genie Bouchard delayed her retirement andVictoria Mboko keeps on winning!
On the men's side in Toronto, Alexis Galarneau enjoyed a breakthrough performance, plus we look at the players and matches to keep an eye on for Tuesday and beyond.
Listen for details on how to enter our latest ticket giveaway!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 2025 National Bank Open is officially underway!
Hosts Ben and Mike kick off their coverage with a full preview and draw breakdown of the event in Toronto and look at all the storylines at the Omnium Banque Nationale.
They discuss the top players in action, who you should make sure to watch, which Canadians are in the mix, the retirements of Vasek Pospisil and Genie Bouchard, plus offer up their semifinals predictions.
Tune in and listen for details on how to win a pair of tickets to NBO Toronto on August 1st :)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The National Bank Open is upon us!
Mike sits down with Tournament Director of the OBN Montreal event, Valerie Tetreault, to discuss the challenges of her role, upcoming 12 day event, which Canadians to keep an eye on and much more.
Enjoy!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week’s episode of Match Point Canada, Ben is joined by Tennis Channel host Steve Weissman to break down a thrilling 2025 Wimbledon Championships!
We dive into:
Jannik Sinner's impressive win over Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final, and the rise of their new rivalry and what it means for tennis. Iga Swiatek's historic sixth Grand Slam title and grass court breakthrough, plus surprising runs from veterans, a big result from Taylor Fritz, and which Canadians impressed the most
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Canadian Victoria Mboko is back on Match Point Canada!
The rising young talent discusses her breakout 2025 season and recent success at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
Mboko explains how she waited around to earn a Lucky Loser spot at the All England Club and go on to win her first ever main draw match at the major, and her experiences competing against the top players in the world.
Enjoy!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're halfway through the action at the All England Club!
This week, host James Rogers of The Body Serve podcast joins Match Point Canada to discuss his experiences at Wimbledon.
Hosts Ben and Mike break down men's and women's action in the field and who they're backing to hoist the title come Sunday. They also discuss the success stories and struggles of the Canadians.
All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The third major of the season is upon us!
Our 2025 Wimbledon Championships officially get underway on Monday.
Hosts Ben and Mike give a full preview of both the men's and women's draws, breakdown the Canadian field, discuss some first round popcorn matches, and finish by offering their predictions!
All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
This episode brought to you by 10XTO and Hare Wine Co.!
Use code: MATCHPOINTCANADA10 for 10% off your wine order
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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!
This episode is brought to you by Hare Winery :)
Visit their website and use the code: MATCHPOINT for 10% off your next order!
Commentator
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.