Novak Djokovic’s stay at the Cincinnati Open was a short one. The 24-time major champion fell to Thiago Agustin Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday in a match that took 2 hours, 44 minutes in hot and humid conditions.
Venus Williams’ losing streak in singles play has reached 13 matches. The seven-time major champion was defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango on Friday in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.
Tennis Canada is looking to navigate multiple issues that could shape the Montreal event’s future, including the possible modernization of IGA Stadium and ways to incentivize top players to participate in the Canadian Open.
Ben Shelton successfully defended his National Bank Open title, beating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) in an all-American final Thursday night.
Czechia’s Katerina Siniakova and China’s Shuai Zhang defeated Italy’s Sara Errani and American Nicole Melichar-Martinez 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles final on Thursday at the National Bank Open.
Second-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan beat fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 early Thursday to reach the National Bank Open final.
Iga Swiatek of Poland posted a 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 victory over Elina Svitolina of Ukraine on Wednesday to reach the final of the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium.
Defending champion Ben Shelton beat fellow American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday night to advance to the National Bank Open final.
Brandon Nakashima has advanced to the National Bank Open men’s singles final with a dominant win over teenager Rafael Jodar, a rising star and crowd favourite.
Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic is pulling out of the National Bank Open due to a hip injury. Organizers confirmed the withdrawal shortly before her quarterfinal match against American Coco Gauff was scheduled to begin at Sobeys Stadium.
Defending National Bank Open men’s singles champion Ben Shelton is through to the semifinals after the fifth-seeded American easily defeated Czechia’s Jakub Mensik 6-3, 6-1 Tuesday night at Montreal’s IGA Stadium.
Some 30 years after Jarry Park was first transformed into a tennis centre, the home of the National Bank Open in Montreal is facing mounting pressure to modernize once again.
Elina Svitolina knew this match meant slightly more. The No. 9 seed and 2017 tournament winner recovered from a tough start to top Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 and advance on centre court at Sobeys Stadium.
Canadians Duncan Chan and Alexis Galarneau saw their impressive run in doubles competition at the men’s National Bank Open tennis tournament come to an end with a 6-2, 6-4 quarterfinal loss to Croatia’s Mate Pavic and El Salvador’s Marcelo Arevalo on Monday.
Ben Shelton overpowered up-and-coming Brazilian Joao Fonseca 6-3, 7-6 (3) in the Round of 16 on Sunday night at IGA Stadium, rallying from an early break in both sets to advance to the quarterfinals.
Jannik Sinner, the world’s No. 1 men’s tennis player, withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on Sunday because of a knee injury.
Canadian hopes were dashed at the National Bank Open on Sunday night as Leylah Fernandez dropped a 6-4, 6-4 decision to Japan’s Naomi Osaka in fourth-round play at Sobeys Stadium.
Poland’s Iga Swiatek secured a quarterfinal berth at the National Bank Open on Saturday with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 win over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk.
Fernandez, who is seeded No. 30, came out flying at Sobeys Stadium against the No. 5 seed Andreeva. She built an early lead and fended off a late push to win 6-1, 6-4.
Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor upset No. 30 seed and 2024 National Bank Open semi-finalist Matteo Arnaldi 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to kick off Friday afternoon’s day session at IGA Stadium’s Centre Court.
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