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Montreal tennis venue modernization proposal

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Tennis Canada has proposed building a new 15,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof at Jarry Park in Montreal to host the National Bank Open. The organization stated that a new venue is necessary to meet ATP and WTA standards, following a feasibility study that compared new construction against renovating the existing IGA Stadium. Valérie Tétreault, director of the National Bank Open, noted, “It was a very important step; we feel we are falling behind,” regarding the need for upgrades. The proposal has faced local opposition from residents concerned about the loss of community softball fields and the commercialization of park land. Some critics have suggested moving the Masters 1000 event to Toronto instead. ~~Adding to the momentum for modernization,~~ ATP CEO Liezer ~~indicated that the Montreal venue must evolve to remain competitive with other Masters 1000 tournaments. Liezer expressed support for~~ has supported the vision of for a new Centre Court, noting that increased capacity could provide more revenue for reinvestment into Canadian tennis. Liezer indicated that the Montreal venue must evolve to remain competitive with other Masters 1000 tournaments, observing that the stadium’s age is becoming apparent compared to recently redeveloped facilities in cities like Cincinnati. While the Montreal project moves forward, tournament director Karl Hale announced there are no immediate plans to install a retractable roof at the Toronto venue, noting that the Toronto stadium is a newer facility built in 2004. Discussions regarding funding for the Montreal modernization project are currently underway with three levels of government.

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