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Ontario invests $500K in National Bank Open 2026 amid rain‑hit Montreal matches
The Government of Ontario is contributing $500,000 to support the 2026 National Bank Open, a WTA 1000 event in Toronto. Organisers expect the tournament to draw more than 200,000 spectators, generate close to $60 million in GDP and reach over 70 million viewers worldwide.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she is hopeful ahead of her opening match at the Canadian Open and will partner with Novak Djokovic in mixed doubles at the upcoming US Open. She also voiced support for the WTA’s new one‑time gene‑test eligibility policy.
Heavy rain in Montreal disrupted the men’s draw, with only two of fourteen scheduled matches completed on the first day and the remainder to be rescheduled. Top‑ranked men Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the event. Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko withdrew from the National Bank Open because of a knee injury.
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Aryna Sabalenka · Government of Ontario · National Bank Open · National Bank Open 2026 · Novak Djokovic · Ontario government · Victoria Mboko
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ontario government invested $500,000 in the 2026 National Bank Open. eawaz.com · www.essentiallysports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sabalenka will play mixed doubles with Novak Djokovic at the US Open. mix929.com · wdez.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the men's event. tennisuptodate.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The tournament is expected to attract over 200,000 attendees and generate nearly $60 million in GDP. eawaz.com · www.essentiallysports.com
- [● 7 SOURCES] World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said she is hopeful and will play her opening match at the Canadian Open on Tuesday. mix929.com · wdez.com · jack1065.com · wixx.com · wxerfm.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The women's field includes Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva. battlefordsnow.com · lethbridgenewsnow.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rain delayed the women's main‑draw matches on the first day of the National Bank Open.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Victoria Mboko withdrew from the National Bank Open because of a knee injury. www.memesita.com · www.essentiallysports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Bank Open is expected to be viewed by over 70 million people worldwide. eawaz.com · www.essentiallysports.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rain delayed the men's main draw in Montreal, with only two of fourteen matches completed on the first day. calgary.citynews.ca · edmonton.citynews.ca