Match Point Canada
Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre
Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre
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.
Dec 11
26 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 Bank Open in Toronto, how he spent his offseason, and his thoughts on Felix Auger-Aliassime's big year. He also prepares for the upcoming United Cup in Australia for his first event of 2026. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26
Canada'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 season which saw her jump from world No. 333 to No. 18 and win two WTA titles including her home event in Montreal. The 19 year-old looks back on her great journey, some of her best matches, key moments in Montreal and Hong Kong, and also tackles some fan questions. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 20
Jannik 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 Channel's Steve Weissman joins Ben to break down the event and the epic Sincaraz rivalry, Felix Auger-Aliassime's rise to the top 5, and other players to watch in the top 10 and beyond for 2026. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 12
The 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 Finals is now underway from Turin. We break down why Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are a step ahead, and who could potentially challenge their chances to win the end-of-year championship. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic made history as the oldest ATP champion. Elena Rybakina was crowned winner in Riyadh at the WTA Finals, while Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe are now ending their successful doubles partnership. Plus, Canada gears up for BJK Cup action this weekend. All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 8
Our 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 have spearheaded over the last two decades here in Toronto. We discuss the importance of developing young Canadian players and giving them opportunities to showcase their talents on home soil. We also reflect on some of the big Canadians wins at the event from the likes of Genie Bouchard, Gaby Dabrowski and more recently, Marina Stakusic and look ahead to the possibilities that exist for tennis to continue to grow in our nation. A massive thank you goes out to Mike and Nicole for their generous financial contribution to Match Point Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 4
It 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 Auger-Aliassime made the finals of the Paris Masters and is now in the conversation to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. Guest Stephen Boughton of The Slice joins Ben to break down all the latest. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 27
Canadian 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 her final season at the school, her eagerness to turn pro, admiration of Novak Djokovic and her friendship with fellow Canuck Vicky Mboko. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21
She'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 Tampico. She talks about her tennis journey growing up in Toronto, competing against her compatriots, and being named to Canada's Billie Jean King Cup play-off team for November. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
