Following an eventful Saturday that witnessed shocking upsets with the elimination of top seed Aryna Sabalenka and third seed Jessica Pegula from the women’s bracket, Sunday promises to deliver some captivating narratives across both host cities at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers.
Fernandez determined to uphold Canadian pride on home turf
As the last Canadian player remaining in the tournament, all eyes are fixed on Leylah Fernandez to secure the title for Canada after Victoria Mboko’s 2025 victory. The 23-year-old Fernandez, who entered as the No. 30 seed, received a bye in the first round and commenced her journey for NBO glory with a dominant straight-sets win over Renata Zarazúa, before pulling off an upset against fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva with scores of 6-1, 6-4, showcasing both poise and power.
Tonight, she faces Naomi Osaka under the bright lights, a rematch eagerly anticipated as they have battled twice before, splitting their encounters.
Toronto, get ready for a vibrant showcase as Alex Eala steps onto Centre Court once more! The Filipino sensation has captured the hearts of fans at Sobeys Stadium, and it’s sure to be a festive occasion.
Entering the National Bank Open as the 25th seed, Eala is riding high on the momentum from her Citi Open title and her earlier success at Wimbledon. Today, she takes on 12th-seeded Belinda Bencic from Switzerland in what promises to be an electrifying matchup.
Shelton looks to defend his title
A year ago, Ben Shelton of the USA lifted the National Bank Open trophy in Toronto. To replicate that triumph in Montreal, he must first overcome Joao Fonseca in the Round of 16. As the top-seeded player remaining in the men’s draw, Shelton enters as the favorite against the 22nd-seeded Fonseca. If he secures the win, it will mark his second consecutive tournament advancing to the quarterfinals following a strong performance at the Citi Open last month.
Broadcast schedule (all times ET)
Women’s 12:30 p.m. (Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet+); 7 p.m. (Sportsnet Sportsnet+)
Men’s 12:30 p.m. (Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet+); 6 p.m. (Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet+)
Match schedule (all times ET)
Centre Court (action begins at 12:30 p.m.)
Liudmila Samsonova (RUS) vs. [2] Elena Rybakina (KAZ)
[Q] Alina Korneeva (RUS) vs. [4] Coco Gauff (USA)
Not before 7 p.m.
[30] Leylah Fernandez (CAN) vs. [11] Naomi Osaka (JPN)
[25] Alex Eala (PHI) vs. [12] Belinda Bencic (SUI)
Grandstand (action begins at 12:30 p.m.)
E. Routliffe (NZL) / A. Sutjiadi (INA) vs. T. Mihalíková (SVK) / O. Nicholls (GBR)
Not before 4 p.m.
[7] E. Perez (AUS) / D. Schuurs (NED) vs. [3] S. Errani (ITA) / N. Melichar-Martinez (USA)
[5] H. Su-wei (TPE) / J. Ostapenko (LAT) vs. A. Li (USA) / Cl. Tauson (DEN)
Centre Court (action begins at 12:30 p.m.)
Tallon Griekspoor (NED) vs. Daniel Merida (ESP)
[12] Learner Tien (USA) vs. Thiago Agustin Tirante (ARG)
Not before 6 p.m.
[22] Joao Fonseca (BRA) vs. [5] Ben Shelton (USA)
Botic van de Zandschulp (NED) vs. [13] Jakub Mensik (CZE)
Rogers Court (action begins at 12:30 p.m.)
L. Darderi (ITA) / A. Tabilo (CHI) vs. F. Cerundolo (ARG) / T-M. Etcheverry (ARG)
Y. Bhambri (IND) / M. Venus (NZL) vs. T. Arribage (FRA) / A. Olivetti (FRA)
A. Pavlasek (CZE) / P. Rikl (CZE) vs. [3] M. Arevalo (ESA) / M. Pavic (CRO)
