National Bank Open

Her path back to Flushing Meadows begins in Toronto at the National Bank Open, where she is in the singles draw this week. It's the perfect setting for a US Open tune-up. Maybe that's just what Williams needs to propel herself ahead of the storied ...

However, she hasn't officially indicated whether she will take the court for the 2022 US Open just yet. Maybe that's just what Williams needs to propel herself ahead of the storied competition, one she has claimed six times. Her path back to Flushing Meadows begins in Toronto at the National Bank Open, where she is in the singles draw this week.

Showers let up and players were able to warm up for the scheduled early-afternoon opening matches. But players later went back to the locker room and did ...

Wild-card entries Vasek Pospisil of Vernon, B.C., and Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., are also in the 56-player field. American Taylor Fritz was scheduled to meet Britain’s Andy Murray in another afternoon feature match and Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., was to play Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the evening. Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka was to play Finland’s Emil Ruusuvuori in the opening match on centre court.

August 08 2022. Carly Agro, courtside reporter for Sportsnet at the National Bank Open, joins Ailish to discuss the buzz surrounding this year's tournament, ...

Play has started in Montreal after a four-hour rain delay. © Mike Lawrence/ATP Tour. ATP Staff Aug 08, 2022. Fritz, Murray & Wawrinka among those in action ...

MONTREAL - Wet weather kept many players in a frustrating holding pattern Monday afternoon at the National Bank Open. Defending champion Daniil Medved...

The event returns to full capacity this year for the first time since 2019. Rafael Nadal withdrew on the eve of the tournament due to an abdominal injury. “It doesn’t change much if they’re here or not because my goal is to win the tournament,” Medvedev said. Medvedev, who competes under a neutral flag, could face Australia’s Nick Kyrgios in the second round. “Really happy with Los Cabos for sure with the title. Medvedev didn’t lose a set at the tournament en route to claiming his 14th career ATP-level crown.

In only her second tournament of the season, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams earned her first victory of 2022 at the women's National Bank Open ...

But Parrizas-Diaz had trouble with Williams' serve, as the American scored on three of her four aces within that span. The event returns to full capacity this year for the first time since 2019. Australia's Alex de Minaur had a 7-5, 6-6 lead on Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., when the clouds opened. "It doesn't change much if they're here or not because my goal is to win the tournament," Medvedev said. Medvedev, who competes under a neutral flag, could face Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the second round. Medvedev didn't lose a set at the tournament en route to claiming his 14th career ATP-level crown. "Really happy with Los Cabos for sure with the title. "I will have two good days of practice and after I'll start the tournament," he said. The last of them caused Parrizas-Diaz to hit a high arching shot that allowed Williams to fire one the opposite way, well out of her reach, to win the set 6-3. Serena Williams advances to the 2nd round of the National Bank Open Others include Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, Norway's Casper Ruud and Italy's Jannik Sinner. Looking forward to here, trying to get some good matches."

Canadian Leylah Annie Fernandez tested in opening round but advances with three-set win at National Bank Open.

Fernandez could have finished off the match in 90 minutes when she first faced a match point at 6-5 in the second set, with the fans cheering her wildly. Fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu – the 2019 champion at this event – is unseeded and opens play Tuesday night. The Aussie stole the set, forcing a third set, extending her stay on the court at this WTA 1000 event. “It’s obviously not my best level, but I was just happy that I was able to fight through all these emotions.” The Canadian world No. 14 played in red and white and garnered overwhelming favour with the Centre Court crowd. She said the crowd gave her goosebumps.

At the end of a rainy day at Sobeys Stadium, Fernandez's two-hour, 42-minute engagement with Aussie Storm Sanders turned into quite the battle before the ...

Elena Rybakina picked up her first match win since she seized the Wimbledon laurels last month, though also needed three hours to overcome Marie Bouzková, fresh off her first career title in Prague a fortnight ago, 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-1. “So I’m very proud.” Kenin pushed back hard in the middle frame, saving two match points in the seventh game, then turning back another brace of break chances before breaking Stephens on her fourth opportunity. But Stephens had been up 6-2, 5-1 before the match veered off the washed-out rails, suddenly looming as a fifth straight match defeat. Because she’d come so achingly close in the second set, thwarted on those two match points. “I’m so happy, I can’t express my feelings right now,” she said in her on-court interview immediately afterwards.

'I was happy to win a match,' Williams said after her win at York University's Sobeys Stadium. 'It's been a very long time. I forgot what it felt like'

While the WTA tournament rotates between Toronto and Montreal each year, all three of Williams’s titles came in Toronto. Canada’s WTA 1000 tournament has often propelled her to a strong finish in the hardcourt season. She was scheduled for Monday night’s late match, facing Jil Teichmann of Switzerland. Rain in Toronto caused delays in the first-round action on Day 1. The first time she won it, she was just 19 years old in 2001, overcoming top-seeded Jennifer Capriati in a three-set thriller. Williams has recently returned to action after a full year away from competition at Wimbledon in June, where she suffered her second straight first-round exit at the grass-court major she has won seven times. She has reached the semi-finals or better in her last six appearances at this event. She and Andreescu shared a touching moment on court, with the young Canadian comforting the veteran star.

TORONTO — Canada's Leylah Fernandez had quite the return to the court following a two-month layoff due to injury. The Laval, Que., native defeated gritty ...

"I'm just happy with the way that I was stronger mentally to accept it in certain moments and then get back to work," she said. "I'm getting closer to the light. "I've had a fabulous time on court and probably a better time off the court here. It's just the second tournament of the season for Williams, who made her return to competition at Wimbledon just over a month ago. Literally, I'm the kind of person (where) it takes one or two things and then it clicks." It's not going to be the easiest match and we knew that from the get-go.' "I was pretty disappointed that I couldn't convert my first match point or my second match point," Fernandez said. The first game featured four deuces, which Fernandez was finally able to close out with a brilliant forehand. Fernandez then won the next three, before Sanders turned it into more of a back and forth affair. "I'm extremely happy that I got my first win (at the) National Bank Open. Three years, played in qualifiers, three years I lose against the same qualifier. "I'm just happy that we were training good and that we were able to prepare not only myself physically, but mentally. It had great moments, it had bad moments, it had spectacular moments from both players and I'm just super happy that I was able to play in front of my home crowd," Fernandez said.

MONTREAL — The start of play at the National Bank Open has been delayed by light rain at IGA Stadium. Canada's Vasek Pospisil was scheduled to open play on ...

"I felt like I was starting to get some momentum in the match. Paul went on to complete the victory in one hour 25 minutes. But yeah, wasn't the best of matches. Marin Cilic, the No. 13 seed, defeated fellow Croatian Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2. At No. 21, de Minaur is one spot ahead of Shapovalov in the world rankings. "(It) just wasn't one of my best matches for sure," Pospisil said. Tremendous retrieving skills helped blunt the Canadian's aggressiveness and led to some mistakes. Shapovalov was hoping to force a decisive third set but instead was eliminated after just a few minutes on court. "I think I did a lot of good things yesterday, I was playing some great points," Shapovalov said. Vasek Pospisil dropped a 6-4, 6-4 decision to American Tommy Paul and 15th-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov posted a 6-4, 7-5 win over Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que. Had good moments, but not consistent." Pospisil, meanwhile, had three break points in the final game of the opening set but was unable to convert.

Denis Shapovalov's opening round match at the National Bank Open in Montreal was suspended in the second set due to rain.

Rain impacted both the men in Montreal and women in Toronto during the first day of the main draw of the National Bank Open. Another first-round match between Britain's Jake Draper and Hugo Gaston of France was also suspended in the second set. Denis Shapovalov's opening round match at the National Bank Open in Montreal was suspended in the second set due to rain.

MONTREAL — Wet weather kept many players in a frustrating holding pattern Monday afternoon at the National Bank Open. Defending champion Daniil Medvedev had ...

The event returns to full capacity this year for the first time since 2019. Rafael Nadal withdrew on the eve of the tournament due to an abdominal injury. Australia's Alex de Minaur had a 7-5, 6-6 lead on Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., when the clouds opened. "Really happy with Los Cabos for sure with the title. "I will have two good days of practice and after I'll start the tournament," he said. Medvedev didn't lose a set at the tournament en route to claiming his 14th career ATP-level crown.

MONTREAL - Play is underway at the National Bank Open after wet weather delayed the start of first-round matches for about 90 minutes on Tuesday.

Skip Advertisement Marin Cilic, the No. 13 seed, defeated fellow Croatian Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2. But yeah, wasn’t the best of matches. Paul went on to complete the victory in one hour 25 minutes. “I think I did a lot of good things yesterday, I was playing some great points,” Shapovalov said. Tremendous retrieving skills helped blunt the Canadian’s aggressiveness and led to some mistakes. Skip Advertisement At No. 21, de Minaur is one spot ahead of Shapovalov in the world rankings. Skip Advertisement Vasek Pospisil dropped a 6-4, 6-4 decision to American Tommy Paul and 15th-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov posted a 6-4, 7-5 win over Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que. Skip Advertisement Shapovalov was hoping to force a decisive third set but instead was eliminated after just a few minutes on court.

On Sunday, the qualifying rounds came to an end in the weekend's sweltering heat. Now, it's time to get down to business with the matches in the main draw ...

And don’t forget the delectable array of gastronomic delights available all over the site, from the concessions to the terraces. Make the most of the site before and after the matches, since the activities are ongoing! Afterwards, the National Bank Open trophy will be unveiled. First, Grigor Dimitrov and Andrey Rublev will take on Australians Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell. Afterwards, Benjamin Bonzi and Gaël Monfils will tussle with Canadian Vasek Pospisil and the highly skilled Jannik Sinner of Italy. The Canadian will have to be consistent against Australian Alex de Minaur, who was trained in the tough Spanish school. On Sunday, the qualifying rounds came to an end in the weekend’s sweltering heat.

The start of play at the National Bank Open has been delayed by light rain at IGA Stadium in Montreal. Canada's Vasek Pospisil was scheduled to open play on ...

"I felt my back from the start of the match, and despite trying to push through it, I just wasn't able to today," Osaka said in a written statement. Paul went on to complete the victory in one hour 25 minutes. At No. 21, de Minaur is one spot ahead of Shapovalov in the world rankings. Tremendous retrieving skills helped blunt the Canadian's aggressiveness and led to some mistakes. Shapovalov was hoping to force a decisive third set but instead was eliminated after just a few minutes on court. She then used another drop shot that Kasatkina could not run down to close the match. "It definitely gives me confidence for the next match. The set took 85 minutes to play. Getting the Canadian crowd fired UP 🇨🇦@Bandreescu_ That was kind of the point where I didn't feel the best. A Kasatkina error allowed Andreescu to have some breathing room with a 4-2 lead. She also went 3-for-3 on break points through the first five games.

Canada's Vasek Pospisil was eliminated from singles play at the National Bank Open on Tuesday after dropping a 6-4, 6-4 decision to American Tommy Paul.

"I felt like I was starting to get some momentum in the match. Paul went on to complete the victory in one hour 25 minutes. But yeah, wasn't the best of matches. Marin Cilic, the No. 13 seed, defeated fellow Croatian Borna Coric 6-3, 6-2. At No. 21, de Minaur is one spot ahead of Shapovalov in the world rankings. "(It) just wasn't one of my best matches for sure," Pospisil said. Tremendous retrieving skills helped blunt the Canadian's aggressiveness and led to some mistakes. "I think I did a lot of good things yesterday, I was playing some great points," Shapovalov said. Shapovalov was hoping to force a decisive third set but instead was eliminated after just a few minutes on court. Had good moments, but not consistent." Vasek Pospisil dropped a 6-4, 6-4 decision to American Tommy Paul and 15th-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov posted a 6-4, 7-5 win over Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que. Pospisil, meanwhile, had three break points in the final game of the opening set but was unable to convert.