Tennis Canada Looks Ahead with Montreal Site Revamp, Player Participation in Focus
Tournament director Karl Hale said attendance will reach 215,000 to 216,000, while Alex Eala’s run drew thousands of Filipino fans.
- On Thursday, National Bank Open tournament director Karl Hale estimated Toronto's 12-day attendance will reach a record 215,000 to 216,000 fans, driven by Filipino phenom Alex Eala, who sold out every match she played.
- The tournament operates under a 12-day format, rotating annually between Toronto and Montreal to host Masters 1000 action; Montreal will not host the men again until 2028.
- ATP CEO Eno Polo noted the tour continues to flag "notable" gaps between Montreal's IGA Stadium and other Masters 1000 facilities, stating a retractable roof is a "very strong suggestion" for viability.
- Tennis Canada intends to redevelop Jarry Park by 2032 with a 15,000-seat arena featuring a retractable roof, though local residents have protested the plan over potential loss of green space.
- The Canadian Open faces scheduling pressure between Wimbledon and the U.S. Open; with a new Masters 1000 event launching in Saudi Arabia in 2028, organizers are working to ensure top player participation.
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Winnipeg Free Press
Tennis Canada looks ahead with Montreal site revamp, player participation in focus
MONTREAL - The National Bank Open men’s tournament wrapped up Thursday with a record attendance despite several rainouts, early upsets and the absence of the game’s biggest stars.
More than 309,000 people attended the tournament in 2026, despite the rain and the absence of several stars.
More than 309,000 spectators attended the Open Banque Nationale, a record for the 13 days of the men's event in Montreal.
For 40 minutes, on Thursday afternoon, Valérie Tétreault took stock of the 2026 edition of the National Bank Open. The director of the tournament enthusiastically approached the new established brands, but also what attracted attention for the wrong reasons. Here are five items that came out of the lot.
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