Montreal/TorontoThe story of the National Bank Open (Canada)
Why the National Bank Open (Canada) matters in 2026
The National Bank Open (Canada) runs in Montreal/Toronto, Canada from 2–12 Aug, played on medium-paced hard court. Bounces and pace sit between clay and grass, which rewards all-court players who can defend, attack and serve in roughly equal measure. It is a Masters 1000 / WTA 1000, the tier directly below the Slams and mandatory for the world top thirty outside of injury. The singles champion takes 1,000 ranking points, plus a prize pool that sits second only to the Slams.
Play starts in 91 days, on Sunday 2 August, with the main draw running through to Wednesday 12 August.