Versatile host Blair Henley, who took in the action in Riyadh, joins Ben and Mike to recap the end-of-year championship which featured a first-time win from Coco Gauff, and an electric final against Qinwen Zheng.
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike also look back on a huge week for Canadian tennis!
Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe notched the doubles crown in Riyadh, while Denis Shapovalov won his second career title at the Belgrade Open, and Rebecca Marino triumphed in Midland.
The hosts also preview ATP Finals action and look ahead to the BJK Cup Finals.
All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC!
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Match Point Canada Episode 38: WTA Finals recap with Blair Henley

Canadian tennis great Daniel Nestor returns to Match Point Canada, on the heels of his recent induction to Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and receiving the Order of Sport.
Nestor reflects on some of his top career highlights, why he feels he hasn't gotten a spot in the International Tennis Hall of Fame yet, competing against the Bryan Brothers, his variety of doubles partners and more.
Hosts Ben and Mike look back at the Paris Masters, preview the action now underway at the WTA Finals, and also breakdown the recent Tevlin Challenger in Toronto.
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Match Point Canada Episode 37: Daniel Nestor

Karolina Pliskova returns to Match Point Canada, as she spoke with Mike from the National Bank Open about her signature weapon, the serve, challenges in staying healthy, tennis in Czech Republic, and future goals.
Meanwhile, Canadian Gabriel Diallo enjoyed a breakthrough week, reaching his first career ATP final. Hosts Ben and Mike discuss his huge result, a coaching hire by Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka taking the new No. 1 ranking and much more.
All of that on our latest episode of MPC! <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7N1Z2khrWbo8VBN1XOWyhD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Spotify</a> <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/matchpointcanadatcpn?selected=ADV7315373409" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Megaphone</a>

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Match Point Canada - Episode 36: Karolina Pliskova

Rafael Nadal has officially announced his upcoming retirement from tennis at the end of the season, and author and regular guest Christopher Clarey joins Match Point Canada this week to reflect on his incredible career and legacy.
Clarey chats with Mike and Ben about the timing of the decision, his meaning to tennis, and expectations for Davis Cup.
Meanwhile, the hosts also cover Jannik Sinner's latest title in Shanghai, Aryna Sabalenka's win in Wuhan and her chase for world no. 1 and much more.
All of that on the latest episode of MPC! Listen to the podcast on your favourite platforms: 
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Match Point Canada - Episode 35: Remembering Rafa with Christopher Clarey

Genie Bouchard returns to Match Point Canada for the first time in a few years, and reflects on great memories including the 10 year anniversary of her run to the Wimbledon finals back in 2014.
She also discusses working within the media landscape and what she still has left to give to the game.
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down Carlos Alcaraz's debut at the Laver Cup, and get set for the indoor hard court season with action in Beijing.
All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC! 
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Match Point Canada - Episode 33: Genie Bouchard

Team Canada enjoyed a big week in Manchester, winning Group D and booking their spot in the Davis Cup Finals this November.
Tumaini Carayol, journalist from The Guardian, joins Ben and Mike to recap the action, including big performances from Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
The hosts also discuss a coaching change for Naomi Osaka, Novak Djokovic's priorities, and a big performance from Marina Stakusic in Guadalajara.
All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC. 
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Match Point Canada - Episode 32: Davis Cup recap with Tumaini Carayol

Canadian Gabriel Diallo joins Match Point Canada this week, following his career best performance at Flushing Meadows. He reflects on his great success in New York, a big summer, and looks ahead to Canada's tie in Manchester.
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are the US Open champions.
Ben and Mike breakdown the last Grand Slam of the tennis calendar, and also preview what's to come this week at Davis Cup 
This episode brought to you by Lobster Burger Bar and 10XTO.
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Match Point Canada - Episode 31: Gabriel Diallo

Lukas Weese, Staff Editor at The Athletic, joins Match Point Canada to breakdown the storylines from the US Open which has included big time upsets of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Weese discusses the impressive tennis of Zheng Qinwen, Daniil Medvedev flying under the radar, the struggles of Coco Gauff, and experiencing the atmosphere in New York.
Meanwhile, hosts Ben and Mike also chat about the Canadians, a breakthrough week for Gabriel Diallo, and project some favourites moving forward in the second week.
All of that and more on our latest episode of MPC. This episode is brought to you by Hotel X Toronto. 
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 Timestamps
<ul><li>00:00 - Welcoming Lukas Weese of The Athletic</li><li>01:00 - Lukas' experience covering the US Open for the first time</li><li>02:40 - Watching Zheng Qinwen</li><li>04:20 - Olympic year factoring into results</li><li>05:40 - Process of covering of a Slam</li><li>08:22- Gabriel Diallo</li><li>10:20 - Jannik Sinner</li><li>12:25 - Gauff's struggles</li><li>15:50 - Storylines to follow for rest of 2024</li><li>17:00 - Shelton v. Tiafoe</li><li>18:15 - Losses from Djokovic and Alcaraz</li><li>21:05 - Who else can make a run?</li><li>23:58 - Coco/Brad Gilbert partnership</li><li>28:00 - Late nights again</li><li>29:10 - Iga and Aryna the favourites?</li><li>30:16 - Canadian wrap</li></ul>

Match Point Canada - Episode 30: US Open Week 1 with Lukas Weese

The US Open from Flushing Meadows is now underway, and hosts Ben and Mike tackle the last major of the season with a full tournament preview.
They cover a full breakdown of both the men's and women's draws, how things are shaping up for the Canadians, and offer their dark horse picks.
The pair also discuss the controversy surrounding Jannik Sinner, plus some big Canadian results at the Saskatoon Challenger.
A special thank you to 10XTO for this latest episode. Listen to the podcast on your favourite platforms: 
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Match Point Canada - Episode 29: US Open Preview

Veteran Elina Svitolina is back on Match Point Canada, as she caught up with Mike at the National Bank Open the other week in Toronto!
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike dive in on Cincinnati action and titles from Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, a controversial call that proved costly for Felix Auger-Aliassime, a solid run from Leylah Annie Fernandez and much more.
All of that on the latest episode of Match Point Canada! 
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Match Point Canada - Episode 28: Elina Svitolina

Young Canadian pros Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres teamed up to win a doubles title at the W75K in Granby!
The pair join Mike this week for an interview on Match Point Canada.
Meanwhile, Ben and Mike break down the Rafael Nadal's finals run in Sweden, a title from Arthur Fils, and WTA action.
They also look ahead to the Olympics and discuss the Canadians in action and possible contenders.
This episode brought to you by 10XTO and Fielding Winery.
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Timestamps
<ul><li>00:00 - Intro</li><li>01:15 - Granby action</li><li>03:12 - Interview with Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres</li><li>04:00 - doubles title in Granby</li><li>07:20 - Relationship between the pair</li><li>09:05 - NCAA tennis vs pro events</li><li>11:40 - Positive qualities on + off court</li><li>17:20 - NBO pre-qualifying</li><li>22:20 - Summer outside of tennis</li><li>24:20 - Season schedule</li><li>26:30 - Interview recap</li><li>28:28 - meet up with Vasek Pospisil</li><li>33:15 - Rafael Nadal reaching finals in Sweden</li><li>36:37 - Fils title in Hamburg</li><li>38:30 - French tennis</li><li>39:57 - Berrettini wins/Felix</li><li>41:47 - Zheng Qinwen wins in Italy</li><li>43:26 - Olympic tennis/Canadian field</li><li>47:28 - Favourites to win</li><li>48:05 - Novak switching surfaces again</li><li>50:05 - Iga as the front runner/WTA contenders</li><li>52:42 - Wrap</li></ul>
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