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Match Point Canada Episode 23 - Wimbledon Preview with Nick Lester

Action is underway at the All England Club, site of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships and this week, our special guest is tennis commentator Nick Lester!

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

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 02:45 - Interview with Nick Lester
  • 04:29 - Feeling of being at Wimbledon
  • 05:40 - Nick's tennis background
  • 09:43 - Art of broadcasting
  • 12:25 - Novak Djokovic
  • 14:30 - Jannik Sinner's rise
  • 17:05 - Movement on grass
  • 19:35 - British hope Jack Draper
  • 22:25 - Andy Murray's status
  • 24:18 - Felix + Denis
  • 27:11 - interview recap
  • 30:14 - Top Wimbledon ATP favourites
  • 35:40 - Canadian men's draws
  • 38:10 - Picks to win
  • 40:17 - WTA Wimbledon preview
  • 43:55 - Canadian chances
  • 46:58 - Leylah's first career grass final
  • 51:10 - WTA darkhorses
  • 53:00 - Canadian Olympic roster

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. Get your tickets today!