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Carol Zhao's farewell at National Bank Open

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In late July 2026 Tennis Canada confirmed veteran Canadian Carol Zhao would receive a main‑draw wild‑card for the National Bank Open, her final appearance before retiring at season’s end. The announcement on 26 July highlighted Zhao’s decade‑long WTA career, with remarks from Noelle van Lottum about the honor of awarding the wild‑card alongside fellow Richmond‑Hill player Ariana Arseneault. Zhao’s farewell match took place on 2 August in the opening round, where she faced former top‑20 player Magda Linette on centre court. Linette defeated Zhao 4‑6, 6‑1, 6‑4, ending Zhao’s run at her home tournament and concluding her career on the WTA Tour. The tournament featured a strong field. Poland’s world‑number‑eight Iga Świątek advanced continued her strong showing, advancing to the third round after a 6‑0, 6‑3 win over Czech Sara Bejlek Bejlek, a result reported on 4 August, earning 2 August. The victory earned her US$47,605 and 1,000 ranking points; the match lasted about 1 hour 35 minutes and moved her live ranking closer to eighth with 4,484 points. US Open preparation. Fellow Polish player Maja Chwalińska, seeded 18th, Chwalińska was beaten eliminated in the second round by Australia’s Talia Gibson 5‑7, 1‑6 in the second round, 1‑6, receiving US$28,425. Other Polish competitors, including Magdalena Fręch and Magda Linette, also took part in the event. The event’s tournament featured a strong field, with a total prize pool was of US$7.433 million. Other highlights million and a champion’s prize of $1,085,220. Highlights included Elena Rybakina’s push for the top ranking ahead of the US Open and former Canadian champion Bianca Andreescu’s early exit. The champion’s prize was set at $1,085,220.

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