Episode 7 - 2026 Indian Wells Preview + Big Canadian Results

The Miami Open is in the rearview mirror! Ben and Mike return on Match Point Canada to recap the action as both Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner managed to incredibly complete the Sunshine Double with their titles. We also cover another big result from Victoria Mboko, the return of Qinwen Zheng, Alcaraz's surprise loss, and much more. This episode brought to you by RCVRI Toronto! Use code: MatchPointCan for $10 off your first visit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest Philip Fama joins Ben on Match Point Canada to break down all the action at Indian Wells! Jannik Sinner completed his trophy set of Masters 1000 hard court titles, winning at the BNP Paribas Open. Aryna Sabalenka avenged her loss to Elena Rybakina with a victory in the women's final. We also discuss the return of Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz's first loss of 2026, a big performance from Victoria Mboko and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're into the second week of action at Indian Wells! Amy Lundy Dahl of Tennis Connected joins Ben on Match Point Canada to cover a few of the early storylines from the tournament and reflect on her time at the BNP Paribas Open. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner but continue to roll, Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in form, and Alex Eala is a fast rising superstar. We also breakdown the recent play from Iga Swiatek and Victoria Mboko. This episode brought to you by RCVRI Use our code: MatchPointCAN for 10% off your visit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The unofficial fifth slam is here! The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells kicks off this week and hosts Ben and Mike prepare for the event with a full draw preview of the men's and women's field. Is Alcaraz the man to beat? Can Aryna Sabalenka claim her first crown in the desert? They also dig into big Canadian results in February from Felix Auger-Aliassime, Victoria Mboko and more. This episode brought to you by RCVRI and 10XTO. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Match Point Canada, Mike welcomes tennis coach Eric Hechtman to the podcast! Hechtman is a former University of Miami and ATP player, and has coached numerous stars including Venus and Serena Williams, Canadian Genie Bouchard, and most recently, American Hailey Baptiste. He weighs in on touring life, what he believes Venus can still bring to the game, his thoughts on the WTA now, and much more .Enjoy! Episode filmed on site at 10XTO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Davis Cup team member and Canadian tennis player Nicolas Arseneault joins us! The 19 year-old speaks with Ben about his experience in Vancouver representing the Davis Cup squad in their qualifier against Brazil, learning from Gabriel Diallo and Liam Draxl, and how the week will help him moving forward. He also speaks about choosing Kentucky as his school, playing NBO last year, goals for the future and more! Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Australian Open has wrapped up! Carlos Alcaraz made history, completing the Career slam, Novak Djokovic made an incredible return to the finals, and Elena Rybakina claimed her second career major. Ben and Mike recap the full event and also preview Canada's Davis Cup team this weekend in Vancouver. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're through one week of action at Australian Open! Vansh Vermani of Tennis One joins Ben to break down action from the past week and preview all the quarterfinal matchups ahead in both the men's and women's fields. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our first Grand Slam of the tennis calendar is underway! The Happy Slam has kicked off in Melbourne with stacked men's and women's fields all set to compete for the first major of 2026. Ben and Mike give their full breakdown of the Australian Open and offer up their men's and women's predictions, what to make of the Canadian chances, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike and Ben are back with a new episode of Match Point Canada! The 2026 season is in full swing with United Cup action already complete and Australian Open qualifying underway. Poland claimed victory while Belinda Bencic delivered big performances to win MVP for the Swiss. Meanwhile, Canadian tennis legend Milos Raonic has retired! Mike and Ben recap his great career, break down the latest action around the tours, and offer up some bold predictions, ranking projections and resolutions for 2026. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices