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>
The WTA's best return to Toronto this summer for the National Bank Open August 4 to 12, 2024 at Sobeys Stadium. 2024 Tickets are on sale. <a href="https://nationalbankopen.com/toronto/toronto-tickets-packages" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get your tickets today</a>!

Match Point Canada Episode 26: Ariana Arseneault and Mia Kupres

Wimbledon has come and gone, and joining us this week to recap all the action is author and content creator, Bastien Fachan.
Bastien speaks with Ben about Carlos Alcaraz's historic title, Djokovic's outlook moving forward, Barbora Krejcikova's improbable title on the women's side, and more.
Ben and Mike also break down the coverage including a runner-up finish from Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe in doubles!
Meanwhile, Mike has also touched down in Granby and gives insights on some of the Canadians competing at the ATP Challenger and W75K that's underway in Quebec.
This episode brought to you by Hotel X and Fielding Estate Winery. Listen to the podcast on your favourite platforms: 
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The WTA's best return to Toronto this summer for the National Bank Open August 4 to 12, 2024 at Sobeys Stadium. 2024 Tickets are on sale. <a href="https://nationalbankopen.com/toronto/toronto-tickets-packages" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get your tickets today</a>!

Episode 25 - Wimbledon Recap with Bastien Fachan

We're at the halfway point of Wimbledon 2024 with just a week left go in the prestigious major.
Mike and Ben break down some of the top performances, and big surprises in the women's field with top names like Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Ons Jabeur falling early.
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic are all keen to compete for the title.
We also recap all of the Canadian singles performances and keep an eye on Gaby Dabrowski in doubles.
This episode brought to you by 10XTO and Fielding Estate Winery. 
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 Timestamps<ul><li>00:00 - Intro</li><li>02:15 - Iga's grass struggles</li><li>04:42 - Top half of draw</li><li>06:30 - Gauff falls</li><li>09:22 - Emma Raducanu/Andy Murray controversy</li><li>16:26 - Bianca Andreescu</li><li>19:00 - Leylah Annie Fernandez</li><li>20:17 - Stakusic qualifying</li><li>22:00 - Dabrowski/Routliffe</li><li>23:26 - Men's Canadian performances</li><li>29:17 - Men's field</li><li>31:30 - Bottom half w Novak</li><li>32:15 - Perricard</li><li>34:00 - Upsets/surprises</li><li>34:45 - Ticket giveaway </li></ul>
The WTA's best return to Toronto this summer for the National Bank Open August 4 to 12, 2024 at Sobeys Stadium. 2024 Tickets are on sale. <a href="https://nationalbankopen.com/toronto/toronto-tickets-packages" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get your tickets today</a>!

Episode 24 - Wimbledon Mid-Tournament

Nick Lester shares his backstory and love of the sport, offers his thoughts on Novak Djokovic's chances at Wimbledon, and gives insights on other players he has his eye on. In the meantime, Ben and Mike break down both men's and women's draws with favourites to win, dark horses, and a look at the Canadian chances. Tennis Canada has also unveiled its Olympic roster for the Summer Games. All of that and more on the latest episode of MPC brought to you by Hotel X! 
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Timestamps
<ul><li>00:00 - Intro</li><li>02:45 - Interview with Nick Lester</li><li>04:29 - Feeling of being at Wimbledon</li><li>05:40 - Nick's tennis background</li><li>09:43 - Art of broadcasting</li><li>12:25 - Novak Djokovic</li><li>14:30 - Jannik Sinner's rise</li><li>17:05 - Movement on grass</li><li>19:35 - British hope Jack Draper</li><li>22:25 - Andy Murray's status</li><li>24:18 - Felix + Denis</li><li>27:11 - interview recap</li><li>30:14 - Top Wimbledon ATP favourites</li><li>35:40 - Canadian men's draws</li><li>38:10 - Picks to win</li><li>40:17 - WTA Wimbledon preview</li><li>43:55 - Canadian chances</li><li>46:58 - Leylah's first career grass final</li><li>51:10 - WTA darkhorses</li><li>53:00 - Canadian Olympic roster</li></ul>
The WTA's best return to Toronto this summer for the National Bank Open August 4 to 12, 2024 at Sobeys Stadium. 2024 Tickets are on sale. <a href="https://nationalbankopen.com/toronto/toronto-tickets-packages" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get your tickets today</a>!

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Match Point Canada Episode 23 - Wimbledon Preview with Nick Lester

Leylah Annie Fernandez makes her return to Match Point Canada as she catches up with Mike and Ben in the midst of the grass-court season.
The Canadian discusses adapting to the surface change, her season as a whole, her hopes to represent Canada at the Olympics, and rapid fire questions!
Meanwhile, Rebecca Marino won a 100K event, Milos Raonic had a record-setting day of aces at Queen's Club, and Jannik Sinner earned a title on the surface.
Ben also speaks with Tennis Canada's senior manager of High Performance, Melissa Lacroix, on the development and progress of the team's prospect camps. Listen to the podcast on your favourite platforms: 
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Timestamps
<ul><li>00:00 -  Intro</li><li>01:20 - Interview with Leylah Annie Fernandez</li><li>01:55 - Adapting to grass</li><li>04:20 - having her sister in Europe</li><li>05:55 - interacting with fans on IG</li><li>09:05 - something we don't know about Leylah</li><li>10:20 - Summer Olympics</li><li>12:02 - Rapid fire questions</li><li>14:50 - Interview recap</li><li>18:20 - Rebecca Marino's title</li><li>19:42 - Raonic aces record</li><li>20:55 - Raonic not granted Wimbledon wild card</li><li>24:50 - Auger-Aliassime</li><li>26:20 - Halle Open recap</li><li>28:30 - Djokovic update</li><li>29:55 - Andy Murray</li><li>31:54 - Jack Draper</li><li>32:45 - Americans at Olympics</li><li>34:06 - Interview with Senior Manager of High Performance, Melissa Lacroix</li><li>44:03 - Wrap </li></ul>
The WTA's best return to Toronto this summer for the National Bank Open August 4 to 12, 2024 at Sobeys Stadium. 2024 Tickets are on sale. <a href="https://nationalbankopen.com/toronto/toronto-tickets-packages" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Get your tickets today</a>!

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