Tennis Canada announced on Sunday, July 26, 2026, the allocation of the remaining main-draw singles wild cards and two doubles wild cards for the National Bank Open in Toronto.
Carol Zhao and Ariana Arseneault earned the final singles main-draw entries.
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Zhao, a Pan American Games gold medalist who turned professional in 2016, will make her final appearance at the home tournament after confirming 2026 as her final season on Tour.
In the doubles draw, Leylah Annie Fernandez reunites with her sister Bianca Jolie Fernandez.
Billie Jean King Cup teammates Bianca Andreescu and Kayla Cross also team up, bringing the total number of Canadians in the main draw to eight.
Eight Canadians in Main Draw
"The National Bank Open has always been a special opportunity for Canadian players to compete on home soil, and having eight Canadians in the main draw reflects the continued growth and depth of tennis in this country," said Karl Hale, Tournament Director.
Hale noted that fans will be eager to watch the Fernandez sisters compete together again following their semi-final run in Toronto in 2024, while Andreescu and Cross add further strength to the home contingent.
"Fans will also be excited to see the Fernandez sisters reunite after reaching the semi-finals in Toronto in 2024, while Billie Jean King Cup teammates Bianca Andreescu and Kayla Cross add another exciting Canadian team to the doubles draw," Hale added.
"Their performances will no doubt create lasting memories for fans and inspire the next generation of Canadian tennis players."
