The National Bank Open women's tennis tournament saw a positive turn of events following a rocky start. Leylah Fernandez of Canada made it to the Round of 16, while emerging star Alex Eala's recent success added excitement to the competition. Notable players like Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Iga Swiatek remained in contention.
Tournament director Karl Hale expressed satisfaction with the tournament's progress, foreseeing continued growth in both the event and the sport of tennis in Canada. The absence of 2025 champion Victoria Mboko due to injury led to wildcard entries for Bianca Andreescu and six other Canadians. However, only Kayla Cross and Katherine Sebov progressed to the second round, where they were ultimately eliminated.
The 30th-seeded...