Quebecer Eugenie Bouchard will return to the IGA stadium during qualifying for the National Bank Open, as she received a bye for this stage which will precede the start of the main draw matches.
Occupying 212e rank of the WTA circuit, “Genie” will be in action at the Canadian tennis tournament for the first time since 2019. The one who has won nine victories this season notably played in the second round in Madrid.
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Canadians Katherine Sebov and Carol Zhao, 160 respectivelye and 233e in the world, will also try their luck in the qualifying phase. However, they will have a lot to do to win one of the eight spots available in the regular draw. Among the players who will evolve in qualification, there will be the Italian Camila Giorgi (50e world), who took top honors in Montreal in 2021. Americans Danielle Collins (48e) and Sofia Kenin (91e) will also be there. She is also the 2020 Australian Open champion.
For their part, Leylah Fernandez, Bianca Andreescu and Rebecca Marino are already guaranteed to play in the main draw from August 7. Among the 44 best racquets on the planet, 41 will land in town. In addition, the last qualifying pass will be awarded to the winner of a pre-qualifying event which will take place from July 30 to August 4. In all, 16 young Canadians will fight for this award.
The TVA Sports channel will broadcast the National Bank Open in Montreal and Toronto.