She's one of the very best in the sport! Professional chair umpire Marija Cicak is our guest on this week's episode of Match Point Canada. On this profile episode, we cover the challenges of the position, how technology plays a role, and how to manage 'personalities' while umpiring. We also cover the ATP's announcement of a domestic violence policy and subsequent investigation of Alexander Zverev, and Team Canada's Billie Jean King Cup squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 36 - Chair umpire Marija Cicak

We're back with another episode of Match Point Canada! We look back at Team Europe's dominant win over Team World at Laver Cup, cover the Canadian performances from Denis and Felix, and look ahead to events on tap for this week in San Diego and Chicago. We also share a conversation with former top 25 player and Roland Garros semifinalist, Amanda Anisimova! All that and much more on our latest episode of Match Point Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 35 - Laver Cup 2021 and Amanda Anisimova

A fortnight has come and gone at the 2021 US Open. We recap all of the storylines here at Match Point Canada, including Emma Raducanu's improbable title, Leylah Fernandez's spectacular achievement, and Daniil Medvedev's first career major. We also review another milestone for Felix Auger-Aliassime, a first major semifinal, Gaby Dabrowski's doubles prowess, and the future of Canadian tennis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 34 - 2021 US Open Recap

19-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez has produced an historic run to the US Open semifinals! We catch up with her following her 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 victory over Elina Svitolina. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive Interview with Leylah Fernandez

One week has come and gone from Flushing Meadows, and Canadians are moving through the later stages of the draw. We recap the action from the 2021 US Open, a stunning run from Leylah Fernandez, surprises in the men's field, and also chat with Olympic gold medalist in women's soccer, Evelyne Viens! She discusses the experience watching Fernandez courtside. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 33 - US Open Week 1 featuring gold medalist Evelyne Viens

The 2021 US Open is upon us! We have a jam packed episode of Match Point Canada as we preview the final slam of the season, as we assess the chances of Canadians and offer our dark horse picks. We interview journalist Chris Clarey on his new book about Roger Federer, and have a contest to win a copy. We also speak with Canadian and Paralympian Rob Shaw as he prepares to compete in Tokyo in wheelchair tennis quads! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 32 - US Open Preview with guests Chris Clarey and Rob Shaw

She's a two-time Wimbledon champion, Olympic bronze medalist, and winner of 28 career singles titles. Star Petra Kvitova joins us for a short chat on Match Point Canada as we caught up with her while she was in action from the Omnium Banque National in Montreal. We also recap the Western & Southern Open from Cincinnati, discuss Ash Barty's dominance as a world no. 1, another final from Gaby Dabrowski, struggles from Canadians, a Masters title from Alexander Zverev, and look ahead to U.S. Open qualifying. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 31 - Petra Kvitova and the Western & Southern Open

An incredible week of tennis has come and gone in Toronto and Montreal. Mike and Ben have a full wrap of the National Bank Open as Daniil Medvedev and Camila Giorgi both won titles on finals Sunday. We also discuss Gaby Dabrowki's title in doubles alongside Luisa Stefani and other Canadian performances. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Bank Open Day 7 - Tournament Recap

Former world no. 1 and two-time slam finalist Karolina Pliskova joins Mike of Match Point Canada following a semifinals victory in Montreal. Pliskova has won 16 singles title on the WTA tour and was in the finals of Wimbledon earlier this season. She'll play for the title at the Omnium Banque Nationale against Camila Giorgi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive Interview with Karolina Pliskova

He's a French open finalist, seven time ATP title winner, and the highest-ranked Greek player in tennis history! World no. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas joins us for a chat on Match Point Canada as he continues to progress at the National Bank Open from Toronto. We also cover all the quarterfinal action on both the men's and women's side, and get set for our upcoming semifinal matchups on Day 6. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Bank Open Day 6 - Stefanos Tsitsipas

She's a major quarterfinalist, has reached a career high #23, is the youngest player inside the top 100 on the WTA, and inspires on and off the court. 17 year-old phenom Coco Gauff is our guest on today's episode from the National Bank Open! We also chat about Bianca's tough defeat in Montreal, and our lineup of great quarterfinal matchups on both the men's and women's side. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Bank Open Day 5 - Coco Gauff

Silver medalist and Wimbledon quarterfinalist Karen Khachanov is our guest on our Day 4 episode of Match Point Canada from the National Bank Open! We speak about his Tokyo Olympics experience, how he likes playing in Canada, and have some fun rapid fire questions. We also cover a tough day of tennis from the Canadian men, another big upset win from Rebecca Marino, and what's in store for our order of play Thursday! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Bank Open Day 4 - Karen Khachanov

Mike McIntyre of Match Point Canada speaks with WTA star Donna Vekic as she competes at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers from Montreal. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive Interview with Donna Vekic

He's won eight ATP titles and he now ALSO has an Olympic gold medal. Russian Andrey Rublev is our guest on Day 3 of our National Bank Open coverage. We cover the latest injury and withdrawal from 20-time slam champion Rafael Nadal. We also discuss a potential for a Russia vs. Canada rivalry in tennis, an electric Tsitsipas vs. Humbert night match, Bianca's win in Montreal, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Bank Open Day 3 - Andrey Rublev

We recap Day 1 from the National Bank Open and get set for all of the action from day 2 of the tournament in Toronto and Montreal. Our guest is world no. 12 Casper Ruud, who is fresh off winning three consecutive clay court titles! We also give a full breakdown of our order of play and preview some exciting matches in store. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Bank Open Day 2 - Casper Ruud

Ben Lewis and Mike McIntyre provide weekly coverage of the ATP and WTA with a focus on Canada’s top players

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