About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 429 episodes
- Daniela Hantuchova Interview: Alex Eala Phenomenon, Serena & More · 24 min · Season 8Former World No. 5 Daniela Hantuchova joins Match Point Canada for an exclusive interview! Daniela discusses her work in the commentator space and as an analyst, the incredible…
- Episode 24 - Shanghai Masters Recap · 33 min · Season 8 Episode 24The 2026 Shanghai Masters is in the books! Ben of Match Point Canada is joined by Ben from the Game To Love podcast to break down Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's breakthrough…
- Interview with Ellen Perez: 8-time WTA Doubles Champion! · 11 min · Season 8She's an 8-time champion in doubles, achieving a career high ranking of No. 7! Australia's Ellen Perez joins Mike McIntyre on Match Point Canada as the two caught up at the…
- Interview with Eric Hechtman: Coach of Leylah Fernandez · 18 min · Season 8He's one of the top coaches on the WTA and is now working alongside Leylah Fernandez! Guest Eric Hechtman returns to Match Point Canada this week to discuss his blossoming new…
- 2026 US Open Recap · 29 min · Season 8 Episode 23Our 2026 US Open is officially a wrap! Ben and Mike breakdown the action from Flushing Meadows, and recap the men's final between Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton, and a second…
- 2026 US Open Week 1 - Top WTA Contenders, Players vs. Media, Alcaraz Rolling · 45 min · Season 8 Episode 22We are through one week of action at the US Open! Hosts Ben and Mike tackle stories through week one, including a strong start for Aryna Sabalenka, athletes vs. the media in…
- Rapid-Fire Interview with Iva Jovic · 5 min · Season 8Host Mike McIntyre has a short interview with Iva Jovic at the National Bank Open, as the American answers a series of rapid-fire questions! Enjoy! Photo: Images by Neena Learn…
- Episode 21 - Cincinnati Wrap Up! Arthur Fils Prevails, Coco Gauff is Back, US Open is here · 32 min · Season 8 Episode 21The Cincinnati Open has officially wrapped up with big titles from Arthur Fils and Coco Gauff! Ben and Mike recap all the action at the latest 1000 event, cover the news of…
- Getting to Know Mirra Andreeva! Dancing, Life Off Court & US Open · 6 min · Season 8Our latest interview is here! Mike caught up with Mirra Andreeva at the National Bank Open for a fun conversation about life on and off the tennis court. Mirra discusses her…
- NBO Episode 6 - Tournament Wrap Up: Iga Swiatek Prevails! Ben Shelton Repeats · 25 min · Season 8The National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal has officially wrapped up! Ben and Mike recap the action as Iga Swiatek delivered a big statement win with her first title of…
- NBO Episode 5 - Interview with Belinda Bencic & Eala Mania Comes to an End · 20 min · Season 8Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic is our guest on the latest episode of Match Point Canada! We speak with the veteran WTA star, who first won this tournament back in 2015. We…
- NBO Episode 4 - Coco Gauff · 15 min · Season 8She's a two-time Grand Slam champion and is still just 22 years old! On our latest episode of Match Point Canada, we speak with Coco Gauff, and discuss her impact on and off the…
- NBO Episode 3 - Eala Mania & Interview with Leylah Fernandez · 27 min · Season 8Eala Mania is here! After her maiden title at the Citi Open in Washington, Alexandra Eala officially touched down in Toronto and was the star of the show in her debut on Centre…
- NBO Episode 2 - Lanlana Tararudee · 27 min · Season 8We 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…
- NBO Episode 1 - Interview with Bianca Andreescu · 6 min · Season 8Bianca 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…
- Episode 20 - NBO Preview with Val Tetreault & Surprise Guest Bianca Andreescu! · 24 min · Season 8 Episode 22The 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…
- Episode 19 - 2026 NBO Lookahead with TSN's Mark Masters · 28 min · Season 8 Episode 16The 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…
- The Grass Court Experience! Interview with Kevin Scott of High Park Tennis Club · 20 min · Season 8What 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…
- Episode 18 - Wimbledon Recap with Ben Rothenberg · 41 min · Season 8 Episode 18Wimbledon 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…
- 2026 Wimbledon Preview! - Serena's Wild Card, Sinner Survives Scare · 52 min · Season 8 Episode 14Wimbledon 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…
- Interview with Erin Routliffe - The experience facing Serena Williams · 28 min · Season 8 Episode 14US 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…
- Life After Tennis: Interview with Former Pro & Fitness Guru Kariann Pierre Louis · 22 min · Season 8 Episode 16Former 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…
- Episode 16 - Roland Garros Recap! Zverev, Andreeva Claim First GS Titles · 42 min · Season 8 Episode 16Roland 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…
- Episode 15 - Serena's comeback! | Interview with Jesse Levine · 19 min · Season 8 Episode 12It'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…
- Episode 14 - Roland Garros Preview · 58 min · Season 8 Episode 14The 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…
- Episode 13 - Madrid Open Recap with Abigail Johnson · 34 min · Season 8 Episode 13The 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…
- Episode 12 - Madrid Open & Clay Court Swing · 43 min · Season 8 Episode 12The 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…
- Interview with Dominika Cibulkova! Former World No. 4 and Australian Open Finalist · 30 min · Season 8On 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…
- Episode 11 - Miami Open Recap! Sabalenka & Sinner Complete Sunshine Double · 48 min · Season 8 Episode 11The 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…
- Episode 9 - Indian Wells Recap: Sinner Delivers, Sabalenka Gets Revenge · 39 min · Season 8 Episode 9Guest 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…
- Episode 8 - 2026 Indian Wells: Alcaraz Locked In, Eala & Swiatek trend up · 26 min · Season 8 Episode 8We'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…
- Episode 7 - 2026 Indian Wells Preview + Big Canadian Results · 50 minThe 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…
- Interview with Eric Hechtman - Coaching Experiences, Venus & Serena and more · 24 min · Season 7On 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…
- Nicolas Arseneault: Playing Davis Cup with Canada, Kentucky & Pro Dreams · 23 min · Season 8 Episode 6This week, Davis Cup team member and Canadian tennis player Nicolas Arseneault joins us! The 19 year-old speaks with Ben about his experience in Vancouver representing the Davis…
- Episode 5 - Australian Open Recap! · 50 min · Season 8 Episode 5The Australian Open has wrapped up! Carlos Alcaraz made history, completing the Career slam, Novak Djokovic made an incredible return to the finals, and Elena Rybakina claimed…
- Episode 4 - Australian Open 2026! Week One Reaction, Quarterfinals & More · 24 min · Season 8 Episode 4We're through one week of action at Australian Open! Vansh Vermani of Tennis One joins Ben to break down action from the past week and preview all the quarterfinal matchups…
- Episode 3 - 2026 Aussie Open Preview! Predictions, Canadians in action and more · 53 min · Season 8 Episode 3Our first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is underway! The Happy Slam has kicked off in Melbourne with stacked men's and women's fields all set to compete for the first major…
- Episode 2 - Raonic retires, United Cup & 2026 Predictions! · 52 min · Season 8 Episode 2Mike and Ben are back with a new episode of Match Point Canada! The 2026 season is in full swing with United Cup action already complete and Australian Open qualifying underway…
- Remembering Milos Raonic - Featuring Arash Madani · 31 min · Season 8One of the greatest Canadian tennis players in history has officially called it career! Former Wimbledon finalist and world No. 3 Milos Raonic has announced his retirement from…
- Episode 1 - Interview with Kayla Cross · 24 min · Season 8 Episode 1The 2026 season is officially underway! We're back with an episode of Match Point Canada as we kick off the new season by chatting with rising Canadian tennis player Kayla…
- Feature Interview - Alexis Galarneau | 2025 Highlights, NBO, Life as a Pro · 23 min · Season 726 year-old Canadian Alexis Galarneau is our guest on Match Point Canada! The world no. 206 looks back at his 2025 year including his big win over Arthur Cazaux at the National…
- She's TOP 20! : End-of-Year Interview with Victoria Mboko · 31 minCanada's number one women's singles player returns to Match Point Canada! Victoria Mboko returns to the podcast to chat with Ben Lewis and reflect on her unbelievable 2025…
- Episode 30 - ATP Finals Recap with Steve Weissman · 32 min · Season 7 Episode 30Jannik Sinner defended his crown in Turin! The Italian captured the ATP Finals for a second consecutive year, overcoming Carlos Alcaraz in another thrilling final. Tennis…
- Episode 29 - ATP Finals, WTA Finals Recap & Goodbye to Gaby and Erin · 39 min · Season 7 Episode 29The final stretch of the tennis calendar is here! This episode brought to you by Hare Wine Co. Felix Auger-Aliassime officially qualified and is in the mix as the Nitto ATP…
- Feature Interview - Tournament Director Mike Tevlin of the Tevlin Challenger · 20 min · Season 7Our latest feature interview is here! Mike Tevlin joins the podcast this week to talk about the 20th instalment of the popular 75k Tevlin Challenger that he and his wife Nicole…
- Episode 28 - Mboko's title, FAA's Paris run, Sinner back to No. 1 · 34 min · Season 7 Episode 29It was a big week for Canadian tennis! Victoria Mboko captured her second career singles title of 2025 and of her young career, winning the trophy in Hong Kong. Felix…
- Feature Interview - Mia Kupres · 22 min · Season 7Canadian Mia Kupres returns this week to Match Point Canada! Currently finishing her NCAA career at Texas A&M University, the 21 year-old stops by with Mike McIntyre to discuss…
- Feature Interview - Cadence Brace · 19 min · Season 7She's the latest Canadian to break inside the top 200 of the rankings! 20-year-old Cadence Brace joins Ben of Match Point Canada after reaching the WTA Challenger final in…
- Feature Interview - Influencer Rachel Stuhlmann · 30 min · Season 5We're back with another interview on Match Point Canada! Influencer, Content Creator and Tennis Correspondent Rachel Stuhlmann joins Mike this week to talk about her emerging…
- Episode 27 - Fall Indoor Swing with James Gray · 51 min · Season 7 Episode 26The final stretch of the tennis season has officially begun with the Fall Indoor hard court swing taking place in Asia! Ben welcomes Tennis Unfiltered host and journalist James…
