MONTREAL, July 27, 2027 (Tennis Canada Media Release)

Tennis Canada today confirmed the list of seeded players for the 2026 National Bank Open presented by Rogers (NBO). Four-time Grand Slam champion Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed for the WTA event in Toronto, while Germany’s Alexander Zverev, 2026 Roland-Garros champion, leads the list for the ATP tournament in Montreal. Seedings are based on the official WTA and ATP rankings as of Monday, July 27, with the top 32 players in each draw receiving first-round byes.

“We’re extremely excited to welcome such a strong player field to Toronto, with the world’s Top 5 players set to compete at this year’s National Bank Open presented by Rogers,” said Karl Hale, Tournament Director of the National Bank Open in Toronto. “Having world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the draw will undoubtedly bring plenty of excitement, but the depth across the WTA Tour is what makes this event so special. With Grand Slam champions, established stars, and rising talent all competing for the prestigious title, fans are in for an unforgettable 13 days of tennis.” 

“This year’s National Bank Open promises to be a memorable one for Canadian tennis fans,” said Valérie Tétreault, Tournament Director of the National Bank Open in Montreal. “Having Félix Auger-Aliassime enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed and the highest-ranked player in his half of the draw is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of the incredible progress Canadian tennis has made over the past decade. Combined with a field led by reigning Roland-Garros champion Alexander Zverev and featuring many of the world’s biggest stars, we’re set for 13 days of world-class tennis and unforgettable moments in Montreal.”

For more information and tickets, visit www.nationalbankopen.com.