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WATCH: Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev and Other ATP Stars Take Part in Off-Court Banter
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BELARUSIANS! Aryna Sabalenka Knocks Down Compatriot Victoria Azarenka at National Bank Open 2021 Quarterfinals
Aryna Sabalenka secured a semifinal spot in the National Bank Open after easing past Victoria Azarenka in an all-Belarusian quarterfinal.
WATCH: Ons Jabeur’s Amazing Act of Sportmanship During Her Victory Over Bianca Andreescu at National Bank Open 2021
In the National Bank Open 2021 R3, home favorite Bianca Andreescu took on the powerful Ons Jabeur for a place in the quarterfinals.
“Wanna See You Play for More Years”: Frances Tiafoe and Gael Monfils’ Adorable Exchange on Net
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“Too Painful to Watch” – Simona Halep Reveals Not Paying Attention to Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics
After crashing out of the National Bank Open, former World No. 1 Simona Halep revealed why she missed following Wimbledon and the Olympics.
“This Rule is Not Good at All”: Simona Halep Opens Up on Final Set Timeout at National Bank Open 2021
Simona Halep opens up on her opponent's strategic medical timeout that broke the Romanian's momentum, resulting in defeat at the National Bank Open 2021.
“Bring Me the Rule Book”: Karen Khachanov Furious After Receiving Point Penalty for Saying “Sh*t”
Russian tennis star Karen Khachanov engaged in a rather unusual debate with chair umpire and then supervisor at National Bank Open 2021.
“Gonna Win Slams”: Frances Tiafoe Lauds Denis Shapovalov After National Bank Open Victory
Canada's biggest hope in men's singles category, Denis Shapovalov began his National Bank Open 2021 campaign against Frances Tiafoe in R2.
INCREDIBLE! Top-Seed Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Sloane Stephens at National Bank Open 2021 Round 2
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka endured a tough challenge from Sloane Stephens in the second round of the Rogers Cup in a three-set thriller.
What’s Going Wrong With Rafael Nadal Following Multiple Withdrawals Before US Open 2021?
Despite competing in the Citi Open, Rafael Nadal withdrew from the National Bank Open. Is there a larger problem in play for the Spaniard?
“Loves To Fight”: Eugenie Bouchard and Andy Roddick Heap Praise on Bianca Andreescu
Bianca Andreescu steered past Harriat Dart in 3 sets in her title-defense opener in Montreal. Eugenie Bouchard and Andy Roddick reacted to this.
About Rogers Cup
History
The Canadian Open or Rogers Cup is the third oldest tennis tournaments on the ATP Tour. Of the major tournaments, only Wimbledon Championships and the US Open have been longer. The men's event started in 1881 at the Toronto Lawn tennis Club and the women's tournament started in 1892. The tournament was first played in clay until 1979 when it shifted permanently to hard courts. The event became a part of the US Open Series, in the build-up to the US Open Grand Slam in 2004. The event is played alternately in Montreal and Toronto from year to year. Since 1980 in odd-numbered years the men's tournament is held in Montreal. On the other hand, the women's event is held in Toronto, and vice versa in even-numbered years.
The Rogers Cup 2019 was the 130th edition of the tournament. The 2020 edition was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Records
The most successful player in the Open era of the Montreal Open is Ivan Lendl. The Czech-American won six titles in Canada. He also reached nine finals at the Montreal Open. Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are not far behind winning five and four titles each.
On the women's side of the game, Monica Seles and Chris Evert are the most successful players with both the players tied on four Canadian Open titles each.
The youngest singles champion was Frank Parker at the age of 16 years, 5 months, and 25 days. While the oldest champion, James F. Foulkes bagged the title at the age of 38 years, 3 months, and 23 days.
Current champions (2019)
Men's singles - Rafael Nadal
Women's singles - Bianca Andreescu
Men's doubles - Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos
Women's doubles - Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova
Rogers Cup 2020
The 2020 WTA and ATP events were scheduled from 8-16 August 2020.
The WTA event was the first to be canceled as the announcement came in April itself. The ATP event was still scheduled to go on, but that event was canceled as well in June.
Rogers Cup 2021
The ATP event will be held in Toronto in 2021, while the WTA event will be held in Montreal. This is because of the rotation policy.
| Current Prize Money | US$6,338,885 (men's), $2,830,00 (women's) |
| Number of Entries (Main Draw) | 56 |
| Number of Entries (Qualifying) | 24 |
| Number of Seeds | 16 |
| Court Type | Hard |
