National Bank Open: What to watch, match schedule for Monday
The National Bank Open tennis tournament enters its final stages in Toronto and Montreal. The article highlights the paths of top players like Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina following recent upsets in the women's draw.
Why it matters
As a premier non-Grand Slam event, the tournament serves as a key indicator of player form and rankings heading into the final stretch of the tennis season.
Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates her 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, win over Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during round of 16 National Bank Open tennis action in Toronto, on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (Keito Newman/CP) The National Bank Open presented by Rogers steps into its home stretch on Monday with quarterfinal action getting underway in both Toronto and Montreal.
On the men’s side in Montreal, younger, lesser-known players will be looking to make names for themselves by booking a semifinal berth in one of the sport’s premier non-Grand Slam events.
Meanwhile, in Toronto, established veterans will be taking to Centre Court, looking to reach the semis.
Here's a look at some of the big storylines for Monday:
Thanks to Ekaterina Alexandrova’s surprising three-set victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the women’s tournament appeared to open up in a big way for every competitor in Toronto.
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