Sabalenka and Rybakina are Top Seeds in Toronto, Zverev and Auger-Aliassime Lead the Way in Montreal for NBO 2026

“We’re extremely excited to welcome such a strong player field to Toronto, with the world’s Top 5 players set to compete at this year’s National Bank Open presented by Rogers,” said Karl Hale, Tournament Director of the National Bank Open in Toronto. “Having world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the draw will undoubtedly bring plenty of excitement, but the depth across the WTA Tour is what makes this event so special. With Grand Slam champions, established stars, and rising talent all competing for the prestigious title, fans are in for an unforgettable 13 days of tennis.” 

In Toronto, Sabalenka will be the tournament’s top seed for the first time in her career. The two-time Australian Open and two-time US Open champion reached the semi-finals in Canada in 2021, her best result at the event. Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina, who has won two Grand Slam titles, including this year’s Australian Open, is seeded No. 2, while double NBO champion Jessica Pegula of the United States rounds out the Top 3. Canada’s Leylah Annie Fernandez will be seeded No. 29.  

On the ATP side, 2017 NBO champion Zverev is enjoying the best season of his career after winning his first Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros and reaching the Wimbledon final. Félix Auger-Aliassime becomes the first Canadian since Bianca Andreescu in 2021 to be the No. 2 seed in Canada, having climbed to a career-high world No. 4 after reaching quarter-finals at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon. Australia’s Alex de Minaur, the No. 3 seed, will look to improve on his runner-up finish in Montreal in 2023. 

“This year's National Bank Open promises to be a memorable one for Canadian tennis fans,” said Valérie Tétreault, Tournament Director of the National Bank Open in Montreal. “Having Félix Auger-Aliassime enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed and the highest-ranked player in his half of the draw is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of the incredible progress Canadian tennis has made over the past decade. Combined with a field led by reigning Roland-Garros champion Alexander Zverev and featuring many of the world's biggest stars, we're set for 13 days of world-class tennis and unforgettable moments in Montreal. 

“The National Bank Open is much more than a world-class sporting event. It inspires the next generation of players while generating revenues that Tennis Canada reinvests into growing the sport from coast to coast. That's why we often say the National Bank Open truly fuels Canadian tennis.” 

The official draw ceremonies will take place on Friday, July 31 at 11 a.m. (Montreal – ATP) and 12 p.m. (Toronto – WTA). As part of the 12- day main-draw format, players will have rest days between matches, with the top half and bottom half of the draw alternating each day until the semi-finals.