Finally, the day has arrived. The 2025 National Bank Open is officially underway.
Saturday at Sobeys Stadium will be a busy one, with 16 qualifying matches on the schedule surrounded by tons of fun activities for 407 ETR Family Weekend. Gates open at 10 am. It is going to be a great way to inaugurate the Tennis Playground.
Here’s what to expect on qualifying Saturday of the 2025 NBO.
On-Court Action
It’s one day for all the marbles at Sobeys Stadium. And by all the marbles, we mean a spot in the main draw.
For the first time, there will be a single day of qualifying for the National Bank Open, with just one round of matches to decide the remaining 16 spots in the main draw.
Former world No. 17 Adrian Mannarino is the top seed and will kick off play on the Motorola razr Grandstand Court against Canadian Juan Carlos Aguilar. There are four Canadians, all wildcards, competing in qualifying and looking to join their seven compatriots in the main draw: Aguilar, Alvin Nicholas Tudorica, Dan Martin, and Justin Boulais.
Play gets underway at 11 am.
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Once the qualifying matches are completed, the qualifiers will be placed in the main draw. Main draw play begins on Sunday, July 27.
CLICK HERE to learn about the Toronto draw.
Around the Grounds
As per tradition, the first Saturday and Sunday of the National Bank Open is 407 ETR Family Weekend!
All the classic family activities are back around the grounds, including face painting, arts and crafts, caricatures, and more. On the way into the site, there will be a certain number of gift bags handed out to guests who arrive early, so don’t delay on your way to the stadium.
Keep your eyes peeled for special guests. Some of the players competing in the National Bank Open will be making special appearances for Q&As and other activities. And they won’t be the only celebrities making the rounds, as some of your kids’ favourite TV characters will be stopping by too.
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So grab a cotton candy, get that airbrush tattoo, and enjoy the magic show or the Mental Timeout Yoga!
The ATP's best return to Toronto this summer for the National Bank Open presented by Rogers July 26 to Aug. 7, 2025 at Sobeys Stadium. 2025 Tickets are on sale. Get your tickets today!
Feature Photo : Gyles Dias
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