The draw has been completed for the men’s Canadian Open tennis (also known as the National Bank Open or Omnium Banque Nationale), which will take place from August 6 to 12, 2024. In this case, the tournament will be held in Montreal.
The women’s tournament is taking place at the same time, but in Toronto. But the main topic in the women’s tournament is the withdrawals. Especially among the big names who have decided not to play.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have both cancelled, meaning the big stars are missing. Instead, defending champion Jannik Sinner will lead the field as world number 1. Daniil Medvedev, also a finalist last year, is also returning.
Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Hubert Hurkacz and Stefanos Tsitsipas also lead the field. This means that, unlike the women, the selection of big names in terms of the top 10 was not as large. However, some of the big names that usually play in Canada are missing here.
But the post-Olympic turnaround has made it impossible for many to get involved, with surface conditions, jet lag and other factors all playing a role, and Cincinnati will follow suit.
Jannik Sinner will face a qualifier or Pedro Martinez in the second round. Also in his group are Tommy Paul (against Luciano Darderi), Nicolas Jarry, home hero Denis Shapovalov and Andrey Rublev. Daniil Medvedev, last year’s finalist, will face either Alejandro Davidovich Fokina or Roman Safiullin. Stefanos Tsitsipas will face Alex Michelsen or Kei Nishikori.
In the lower half, it could be Jack Draper or Jordan Thompson for Alexander Zverev. Holger Rune will face Milos Raonic. While Mariano Navone will face Taylor Fritz. Casper Ruud could face Cameron Norrie or Marcos Giron. Ben Shelton will face Alexander Bublik in what will surely be an entertaining encounter.
Here are some of the previous winners and finalists of the Canadian Open Men’s Tennis, also known as the National Bank Open:
The most recent winners:
- 2023: Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur
- 2022: Pablo Carreño Busta greets Hubert Hurkacz
- 2021: Daniil Medvedev takes Reilly Opelka
- 2019: Rafael Nadal defeats Daniil Medvedev
- 2018: Rafael Nadal defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas
- 2017: Alexander Zverev defeated Roger Federer
Notable past champions:
- 2016: Novak Djokovic defeated Kei Nishikori
- 2015: Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic
- 2014: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Roger Federer
- 2013: Rafael Nadal defeated Milos Raonic
- 2012: Novak Djokovic defeated Richard Gasquet
- 2011: Novak Djokovic defeated Mardy Fish
Champions in the 20th century:
- 1990: Michael Chang defeated Jay Berger
- 1989: Ivan Lendl defeated John McEnroe
- 1988: Ivan Lendl defeated Kevin Curren
- 1987: Ivan Lendl defeated Stefan Edberg
- 1986: Boris Becker defeated Stefan Edberg
The record for most titles is held by Ivan Lendl with six wins in the 1980s. Rafael Nadal follows closely behind with five titles in recent years. The tournament has been held alternately in Montreal and Toronto since 1981 and has been played on hard courts since 1979.
