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Match Point Canada Season 6, Episode 15 - Erin Routliffe

2023 US Open doubles champion Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada, Mike and Ben look back at the career of Garbine Muguruza and preview the Madrid Open

She's a US Open champion and world no. 5 in doubles!

Canadian-Kiwi Erin Routliffe returns to Match Point Canada, discussing some of the amazing success she's had in the sport the last several months alongside partner Gaby Dabrowski.

Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina captured her third WTA title of 2024 in Stuttgart, Rafa returned to the courts, Casper Ruud won his biggest title, and the Madrid Open kicks off this week!

Ben and Mike also reflect on 100 weeks spent at world no. 1 for Iga Swiatek, and the career of Garbine Muguruza.




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Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Intro
  • 2:10 - Welcoming Erin Routliffe
  • 3:50 - Routliffe's rise in the rankings
  • 8:15 - Response in Canada/New Zealand to success
  • 11:48 - Gaby and Erin's partnership
  • 15:35 - Rapport off the court
  • 19:06 - Erin's thoughts on ATP doubles changes
  • 22:55 - Clay court preparation
  • 24:55 - Would Erin ever represent Canada?
  • 30:35 - Rybakina wins Stuttgart
  • 32:45 - Iga Swiatek 100 weeks as #1
  • 36:10 - Garbine Muguruza retires
  • 38:38 - Bianca's eventual return
  • 39:16 - Casper Ruud wins Barcelona
  • 41:13 - Rafa's week/Madrid
  • 44:30 - Canadian men
  • 45:50 - Wrap

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!