So, it begins. The 2026 National Bank Open presented by Rogers main draw is set and will get underway on Sunday, with four Canadians in action.<\/p>\n
Centre Court will feature a pair of former Grand Slam champions and will have an extra tint of red when the Canucks take to the court. A few locals will also be making their Toronto debuts on Grandstand.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a look at the first day of the 2026 main draw.<\/p>\n
On-court Action<\/p>\n
One of tennis\u2019 greats is part of the first match on Centre Court. Former world No. 1 Venus Williams is set to make her 11th National Bank Open appearance, opening against Kamilla Rakhimova at 12:30pm. The seven-time major titlist reached the Montreal final in 2014.<\/p>\n
Following the match, Centre Court\u2019s Canadian content begins with Toronto-native Katherine Sebov, who returns to the main draw for the first time since 2022. Sebov will meet Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito.<\/p>\n
Opening night\u2019s slate starts with 2019 NBO champion Bianca Andreescu against Nikola Bartunkova. The Mississaugan said in a press conference on Aug. 1, \u201cI feel good. I\u2019m super healthy, that\u2019s been the main priority for me. I\u2019ve been managing everything around me quite well. So, I\u2019m just ready to bring it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Listen: Toronto in 10 – Qualifying and On-Site Food Options<\/a><\/p>\n Andreescu last NBO stint ended in a withdrawal after powering through her first-round match in Montreal 2025.<\/p>\n The day truly gets started with one match at 11 am as Ariana Arseneault takes on 2025 NBO quarter-finalist Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Grandstand. The 24-year-old, who grew up in the Toronto suburb of Richmond Hill, will make her first appearance in the Ontario capital, following her WTA debut in Montreal last year.<\/p>\n Cadence Brace will play in her WTA 1000 main-draw debut not before 5pm on Grandstand. The Torontonian battles reigning NBO doubles champion McCartney Kessler.<\/p>\n Other notable matches include:<\/p>\n Yulia Putinseva (KAZ) vs Shuai Zhang (CHN) \u2013 second on Centre Court in the Night Session[Q] Lo\u00efs Boisson (FRA) vs Sara Bejlek (CZE) \u2013 second on Court 4Talia Gibson (AUS) vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ITA) \u2013 fourth on Court 1Around the Grounds<\/p>\n The 407 ETR Family Weekend continues with more free activities for the whole family, plus appearances by Gabby from Gabby\u2019s Dollhouse and members of Paw Patrol on main stage.<\/p>\n The LEGO Wall is all built so be sure to check out their latest brick creation as well.<\/p>\n Bring out your \u201cRed Again\u201d and support the Canadians for Centre Court\u2019s opening night. Foam fingers, rally towels, and signs will be available on the 300 level to ramp up the atmosphere, and the fan of the night will even receive tickets to the 2026 National Bank Open final.<\/p>\n