News Summary:
On July 9, 2026, Tennis Canada unveiled the player entry list for the 2026 National Bank Open in Montréal, which includes 71 of the ATP Tour’s top 72 players, two competitors entering with a protected ranking, and a main draw wild card for Québec’s Gabriel Diallo. Previously, on July 2, it awarded seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist Venus Williams a wild card into the main draw of the National Bank Open in Toronto, marking her 13th appearance in Canada after reaching the 2014 final. Earlier, on July 1, the organization announced a record-breaking year for corporate partnerships for the 2026 National Bank Open, welcoming 24 new corporate partners. On June 30, it elected Richard Harris of British Columbia as President & Chair of the Board of Directors, with Peter Kruyt of Québec remaining a director after his succession. Additionally, on June 3, Tennis Canada awarded funding to 32 organizations across all 10 provinces and one territory as part of the 2026 GAME. SET. EQUITY. Community Tennis Grants, supporting various local community tennis clubs, universities, adaptive sport organizations, and equity-focused grassroots initiatives.
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