Caty McNally takes out Wimbledon champ Linda Noskova in crazy Day 4 of National Bank Open
Caty McNally upset Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova during a day of significant upsets at the National Bank Open. The tournament faces a wide-open field on the ATP side following the withdrawal or early exit of several top-seeded players.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a major indicator of player form and momentum leading into the final Grand Slam events of the tennis season.
American Caty McNally led the way in an upset-laden Day 4 of the National Bank Open , taking out Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in straight sets.
Noskova's loss proves it is difficult to make the transition to hardcourt after winning Wimbledon and fulfilling all of the press and appearance obligations with a short turnaround.
Mubadala DC Open champion Taylor Fritz lost in his first-round match on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Top seed Alexander Zverev was also ousted.
Another heartbreak for the Canadian fans happened when Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to withdraw before his opening match.
The Canadians have had rotten luck with Victoria Mboko, the defending champion, out of action. Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, lost on Monday. Gabriel Diallo retired from his match with an injury.
Leylah Fernandez will be carrying the Canadian flag in singles and doubles, playing with her younger sister Bianca.
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