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Bring back the US Open Series! The summer hard court swing continues on its confusing cadence. We spent a few nights at the National Bank Open in Toronto – James unwittingly sat in Iga Swiatek Country and witnessed her return to form (ok, I've already said too much). The other biggest stories in tennis these days are: Alex Eala, Rafa Jodar, injuries, and the innumerable opinions on the Williams sisters. Should Venus ******? Should Serena take that wild card? I don't know man, I'm just trying to enjoy the waning days of summer . Finally, Nick Kyrgios got ahead of the story and announced that he'd tested positive for cocaine in Mallorca, which is a substance of abuse under WADA guidelines. This means if it's in-competition: very very bad; out of competition: meh. 1:10 Our visit to the Canadian Open in Toronto 9:05 A few more ball kid photoshoots should do the trick 12:25 Jannik out, Carlos in as injuries derail the North American hot boy summer 18:45 Was the Serena comeback always a lark and we all just took it too seriously? 24:20 Checking in on Cincinnati 29:05 Kyrgios and cocaine: looking for empathy, not always finding it 45:00 Funny like I'm a clown? Like I amuse you? 47:10 Kingston, Jamaica has a Challenger event!

On today's show Paul is joined by Myles David, the creator of Tuned into Tennis as we recap the latest, greatest, and gayest in tennis.  Catch up with our Lobsbians including the bizarro schedule of the National Bank Open and the proliferation of men in sports bras.  And we recap all the highlights and lowlights with Up Sets, Upsets, and Upset.  Plus we have a brand new case for Cross Court, where it's Ca-Nada versus Can-Ada and we decide what needs to happen to save the fate of the tournament.  

The National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal has officially wrapped up! Ben and Mike recap the action as Iga Swiatek delivered a big statement win with her first title of 2026. We reflect on all the best storylines in Toronto including the Eala Effect. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton repeated as champion in Canada with a big victory in Montreal. This episode is brought to you by RCVRI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross rattles off takeaways from the National Bank Open in Toronto and Montreal, featuring Coco Gauff, Rafael Jodar, Brandon Nakashima, Ben Shelton, Daniel Merida and Iga Swiatek. Then, a quarter-by-quarter preview of the 2026 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Alissime, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev round off the seeds. 0:00 Intro 1:55 Coco Gauff 4:05 Rafael Jodar 5:45 Ben Shelton 9:10 Brandon Nakashima 10:50 Daniel Merida 13:05 Iga Swiatek 16:30 Zverev Quarter 21:35 Djokovic Quarter 29:41 Medvedev Quarter 37:08 Felix Quarter 42:28 Final Weekend IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Big Citrus embarks on a journey to determine which U.S. city is the “epicenter” of women’s sports. Is it about the number of pro teams? The loyalty of the fans? A glut of hometown talent? Straight up vibes? Sarah, Bianca and Alex break it down! They’ve spent the last few months gathering votes and comments from Slices so they’ll factor those in, take into account their own experiences, and then crown the official “epicenter.” Plus, this feels like a lot, that’s one way to make a statement, and who doesn’t love a rivalry? The National Bank Open schedule is here Read Maggie Hendricks’ story about the impact of the new WNBA developmental spots here You can now WATCH Sarah’s interviews! Subscribe to @iHeartWomensSports on YouTube and check out the Good Game playlist here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social Instagram: @AzziArtwork Follow producer Bianca Hillier! Bluesky: @biancahillier.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Iga Swiatek vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the FINAL of the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. Two of the biggest titles in the sport, a head-to-head locked at 6-6, and a rivalry that keeps refusing to settle.Iga Swiatek is into her first WTA final in nearly a year. The World No. 3 and six-time Grand Slam champion has been ruthless all fortnight — she needed just 64 minutes to sweep Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 in the quarterfinals, then survived a genuine test from Elina Svitolina, coming through 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 for her first win over the Ukrainian in three meetings this season. After a period of questions about her level, this is the resurgence answered on court.Elena Rybakina has taken the hard road every single day. The No. 2 seed and reigning Australian Open champion rallied from 0-3 down in the third against Liudmila Samsonova, then came from a set down to beat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in a 2 hour 33 minute quarterfinal, and then dropped the opener again before running away with the semifinal against Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2. Three comebacks, one final. And with Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto, the World No. 1 ranking has been hovering over her week.The head-to-head is one of the best in tennis: 6-6 after 12 meetings. Swiatek leads 4-3 on outdoor hard courts and won their only previous final, in Doha in 2024 — but Rybakina has taken the last two, most recently in the Australian Open quarterfinals in January. Who takes the Toronto title?

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday's show with a recap of the Blue Jays' 5-3 comeback win over the Red Sox. They break down rookie Brett Bateman's clutch performance and potential in Toronto, what's behind the team's recent offensive surge, Dylan Cease's outing and workload, the reliability of the bullpen, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s baserunning and struggles at the plate. After the break, Ben and Brent chat about Kawhi Leonard's appearance at the National Bank Open and what it could mean, before looking into Chris Bassitt's comments about the Orioles and the importance of players holding each other accountable. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday, August 12: The Serve Ladies National Bank Open York U by FiredUp Network

Finisce nei quarti di finale l'avventura di Luciano Darderi al National Bank Open di Montreal, sconfitto in due set da un solidissimo Brandon Nakashima. Lo statunitense affronterà in semifinale mercoledì Rafael Jodar, che ha regolato Arthur Fils dopo un primo set equilibrato. Nella parte bassa del tabellone si ritrovano in semifinale i due tennisti USA Ben Shelton (vincitore di Jakub Mensik) e Learner Tien (facile su Merida). Tutti e quattro i semifinalisti hanno un passato nei college.Vanni Gibertini e Luca Baldissera riassumono gli eventi dell'ultima giornata e rispondono alle domande degli ascoltatori. ---Anche per il 2026 ritorna il GoFundMe per le trasmissioni di Vanni Gibertini e Luca Baldissera. https://www.gofundme.com/f/close-call-dirette-e-trasferte-2026-luca-e-vanni

Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the SEMIFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. A rematch four years in the making, in the exact city where it started.Coco Gauff is into the Toronto semifinals for the FIRST TIME in her career, after three previous attempts that all ended in the quarterfinals. The World No. 4, 31-12 on the season, moved through with a clinical 6-3, 6-1 win over teenage qualifier Alina Korneeva in the round of 16 — her 25th career WTA 1000 quarterfinal — and then received a walkover when No. 12 seed Belinda Bencic withdrew with a hip injury. She arrives fresh. That may matter enormously.Elena Rybakina does not arrive fresh, and it may not matter at all. The No. 2 seed and reigning Australian Open champion has ground her way here through back-to-back survival jobs: down 0-3 in the third to Liudmila Samsonova before winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, then a set down to Naomi Osaka in their first-ever meeting before taking it 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 across 2 hours and 33 minutes, firing 13 aces and saving four break points in the decider. With Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto, the World No. 1 ranking is very much in play for her.The head-to-head? They have met exactly ONCE — right here in Toronto in 2022, where Gauff edged it in a third-set tiebreak. Four years on, both are completely different players. Who reaches the final?

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During Hour 2 Lukas Weese from The Athletic joined the show discussing the National Bank Open as it heads into its final five days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 2 we were joined by Edmonton media legend Kevin Karius and Lukas Weese from The Athletic covering the National Bank Open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Il maltempo ha di nuovo messo lo zampino nello svolgimento del National Bank Open di Montreal. Nella giornata di lunedì si è disputato solo un doppio sul campo centrale e poi la pioggia ha costretto a rimandare i due quarti di singolare al giorno dopo. Buon per gli appassionati italiani che potranno vedere in serata Darderi-Nakashima e Jodar-Fils. Di seguito, nella sessione serale originariamente programmata, Shelton-Mensik e Tien-Merida.Vanni Gibertini e Luca Baldissera riassumono gli eventi dell'ultima giornata e rispondono alle domande degli ascoltatori. ---Anche per il 2026 ritorna il GoFundMe per le trasmissioni di Vanni Gibertini e Luca Baldissera. https://www.gofundme.com/f/close-call-dirette-e-trasferte-2026-luca-e-vanni

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Tennis broadcaster Russ Thaler joins the podcast to dive into all the drama at The National Bank Open in Canada, where opportunity is calling some new and old faces in the sport. Thaler reacts to World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka's loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova, and examines whether Elena Rybakina will seize the top ranking. The commentator also explains why he's got faith in slam champions Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff, evaluates Naomi Osaka's chances to return to a major-winning form, and shares his thoughts on the biggest phenomenon in tennis that is Alexandra Eala. Thaler also weighs in on the top storylines in the men's game, which included the shocking news that Jannik Sinner will not compete in Cincinnati. The broadcaster weighs in the length of the schedule, the importance of Carlos Alcaraz to the sport, and whether Ben Shelton will repeat as champion up north. And Thaler looks at the crop of young players looking for the 1000 level title in Canada, which include Rafael Jodar, Arthur Fils and Jakub Mensik. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monday, August 10: The Serve Men Montreal National Bank Open by FiredUp Network

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Trudie Mason is joined by Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante, and Meeker Guerrier, commentator at Noovo and RDS. The CAQ launched economy-focused campaign ads while the PQ hit back with billboards targeting unfulfilled promises. Canada is considering alcohol, dairy, and auto concessions to avoid a fifty percent US tariff deadline on August 19. Hundreds gathered at Jarry Park to protest Tennis Canada's proposed four hundred million dollar stadium expansion. Équiterre urged Quebec to end its political honeymoon with Prime Minister Mark Carney over environmental policies. A rising trend of parents asking party guests to help pay for children's birthdays is sparking fierce debate.

Racquet Sports Impresario Karl Hale talks about his playing career, pivoting to coaching, building out his Premier Racquet Clubs empire, serving for two decades as Tournament Director at the National Bank Open (and his elevator pitch for why it should be the 5th Slam), his interactions with Shaggy Lennox Lewis Richard Branson Monica Seles Donovan Bailey Rafael ‘Rafa' Nadal Venus Williams Serena Williams Jim Cuddy Geddy Lee Wayne Gretzky Michael Lee-Chin Sean Paul Daniel Nestor, and the differences between tennis pickleball padel badminton table tennis and road tennis! For Karl's Premier Racquet Clubs please visit https://www.premierracquetclubs.com/ For Karl's foundation building schools in Jamaica, please visit https://helpinghandsjamaica.com/ For everything National Bank Open taking place simultaneously both in Toronto (women) and Montreal (men), please visit https://nationalbankopen.com/ TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at https://www.torontolegends.ca/episodes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ben Shelton vs Jakub Mensik — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (ATP Masters 1000 Canadian Open) in Montreal. The defending champion against the Czech who already owns the head-to-head. Two players born in the 2000s, one semifinal spot.Ben Shelton arrives as the man to beat. The No. 5 seed and World No. 10 is defending the Masters 1000 title he won here last year — his first at this level, beating Karen Khachanov in the final — and he is having the best season of his career: three titles on three different surfaces for the first time, in Dallas, Munich and Stuttgart. He came through windy, awkward conditions to end the run of Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca 6-3, 7-6(3), staying perfect at this tournament and notching his 30th win of 2026.Jakub Mensik is the No. 13 seed and World No. 17, 27-13 on the season with a title in Auckland, and he has been quietly clinical all week — past Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, Terence Atmane 7-5, 6-4, and Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 7-5. The Miami Open champion has one of the biggest serves on tour and the temperament to match.Here's the thing Shelton has to deal with: Mensik leads the head-to-head 2-1. Two huge serves, very few return games, and margins measured in a handful of points. Who reaches the semifinals?

Naomi Osaka vs Elena Rybakina — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. Two of the biggest hitters in the sport, meeting for the FIRST TIME ever, with the World No. 1 ranking hovering over the match.Naomi Osaka is playing her best tennis in years. The four-time Grand Slam champion and No. 11 seed has now won 13 of her last 15 completed matches, following her DC Open semifinal run in Washington with a spotless week in Toronto — she has not dropped a set. She beat Panna Udvardy 6-3, 6-4, crushed Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-2 in 71 minutes, and then silenced a sold-out home crowd by ending Leylah Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.Elena Rybakina is the No. 2 seed, the reigning Australian Open champion, and the form player on hard courts on the entire tour — 42 wins in her last 50 hard-court matches and 24-5 in 2026. With Aryna Sabalenka out of Toronto, Rybakina is now within touching distance of the World No. 1 ranking, though she's playing it down: "a lot of matches I gotta win." She needed every bit of her fight to get here, coming back from 0-3 and two breaks down in the deciding set to beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.They have never played a competitive match — only two practice sessions, in Australia and at Roland-Garros. Two of the purest ball-strikers in the game, no head-to-head, and a No. 1 ranking in the background. Who reaches the semifinals?

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Naomi Osaka vs Leylah Fernandez — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their FOURTH ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. A four-time Grand Slam champion against Canada's own, in front of a home crowd that will be deafening.Naomi Osaka has been ruthless this week. The No. 11 seed and World No. 13, fresh off a run to the DC Open semifinals in Washington, opened with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Panna Udvardy and then dismantled Elise Mertens 6-1, 6-2 in just 71 minutes. She is moving well, serving big, and looks like the version of herself that wins these tournaments.Leylah Fernandez has given Canada its moment of the tournament. The No. 30 seed and World No. 34 has had a difficult season at 16-20, but she produced a stunning 6-1, 6-4 upset of World No. 5 and reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva — winning nine consecutive games, converting four of five break points and taking 24 of 27 points behind her first serve. It was her first top-10 win in over a year, and the 2021 US Open finalist looked every bit of that player again.The head-to-head is dead level at 1-1. Add a sold-out partisan crowd and Fernandez's history of raising her level on the big stage, and this is the most volatile match in the draw. Who reaches the quarterfinals?

Alexandra Eala vs Belinda Bencic — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their FOURTH ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. The hottest player on tour against a former champion of this event. First career meeting.Alex Eala's summer has turned into something historic. Days after becoming the FIRST FILIPINA to win a WTA singles title — beating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the DC Open final, having already knocked out Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka — the World No. 20 has kept rolling in Toronto. She survived a three-set battle with giant-killer Caty McNally 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday night to extend her winning streak to SEVEN, the longest of her career, and reach the round of 16.Belinda Bencic is the sternest test yet. The No. 12 seed and World No. 14 is an Olympic gold medalist and a former champion at this very tournament, and she has the kind of flat, early, redirecting baseline game that gives everyone problems. She beat Sloane Stephens 6-3, 6-1 before surviving an absolute war with Taylor Townsend — 3 hours and 24 minutes — to get here.They have never played. Both are tired. Both are dangerous. Who reaches the quarterfinals?

Settima giornata al National Bank Open di Montreal e scende in campo l'ultimo italiano rimasto in gara in singolare: Luciano Darderi cerca l'accesso ai quarti di finale contro il portoghese Borges. Il match-clou della quinta giornata è durato poco più di un set: Fonseca ha vinto il primo parziale al tie break contro Casper Ruud ed è poi andato subito via nel secondo, proseguendo la marcia dei "giovani" virgulti all'Open del Canada. Tutti i primi 5 under-23 della classifica ATP sono ancora in gara.Vanni Gibertini e Luca Baldissera riassumono gli eventi dell'ultima giornata e rispondono alle domande degli ascoltatori. ---Anche per il 2026 ritorna il GoFundMe per le trasmissioni di Vanni Gibertini e Luca Baldissera. https://www.gofundme.com/f/close-call-dirette-e-trasferte-2026-luca-e-vanni

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5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Carlos Alcaraz is out of Cincinnati, the National Bank Open has become an all-out upset party, and Premier Padel just made its UK debut in London — it's a packed week in racket sports. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking up the world of racket sports: Top Seed Turmoil in Montreal — Zverev, Medvedev, & Fritz all fall early at the National Bank Open US Open Mixed Doubles Wish List Grows — Navarro/Paul, Boulter/de Minaur, Venus/Bublik & more sign up Alcaraz Withdraws from Cincinnati — defending champ sits out as wrist rehab continues WTA Signs IMG as Broadcast Partner — multi-year production deal kicks off with the 2027 season Premier Padel Lands in London for the First Time — the UK's biggest-ever pro padel event is underway at Olympia London COMMENT BELOW What was your favorite racket story from this week?

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Iga Swiatek vs Marta Kostyuk — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their QUARTERFINAL at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. A Roland-Garros rematch, and Kostyuk has been waiting for it.Two months ago in Paris, Marta Kostyuk did what nobody expected: she beat four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 in the fourth round at Roland-Garros — having never won a single set against her in three previous meetings. Kostyuk has said openly she "can't wait to play her again."She has earned the rematch in style. Now a career-high World No. 11 with a 29-6 record in 2026, the Ukrainian has won the Madrid Open — a WTA 1000 title, beating Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 in the final — and reached semifinals at both Roland-Garros and Wimbledon. In Toronto she came through Katherine Sebov 7-6(4), 6-0 and then dismantled No. 19 seed Madison Keys 6-3, 6-1. That's 24 wins in her last 26 matches.Iga Swiatek, World No. 3 and a six-time Grand Slam champion with 26 tour-level titles, has looked ominous this week. She opened with a 6-0, 6-3 win over Sara Bejlek — including a nine-game run to start — and then brushed aside Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 6-1. She has dropped almost nothing.The head-to-head matters here: Swiatek leads 3-1 overall, and crucially she is 2-0 against Kostyuk on hard courts, winning both in 2026's predecessor season. Paris was clay. This is not. Does the Roland-Garros result travel?

Tim Powers guest hosts for Vassy Kapelos. Prime Minister Carney has responded to U.S. President Trump calling Canada 'nasty' as trade negotiations persist. This comes as Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre criticizes concessions on trade, and Canada-USA Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc meets with Jamieson Greer in Washington. CTV U.S. political analyst Eric Ham joins the program with his thoughts on the back-and-forth. Plus, the Daily Debrief Panel unpacks the politics. On today's show: A first-of-its-kind report from the Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness sheds light on why the number of people living on the street has doubled since 2018. CEO Tim Richter explores the key findings. Talk Science To Me with CTV Science and Technology specialist Dan Riskin: Why people prefer algorithms that are worse for us. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Mike LeCouteur, Marieke Walsh, Laura Stone, and Rob Benzie. Tim speaks with La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief J.D. Belevance about the upcoming Quebec election, where the Separatist PQ is leading in the latest polls. Veteran sports journalist Arash Madani checks in with the latest Canadian Tennis storylines to watch at the National Bank Open, which begins in Montreal this weekend.

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Joao Fonseca vs Casper Ruud — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their THIRD ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (ATP Masters 1000 Canadian Open) in Montreal. A Roland-Garros rematch, on a much faster surface, with the Brazilian holding the psychological edge.Joao Fonseca, 19 and ranked World No. 27, has already delivered the signature win of his young career this season — beating Novak Djokovic in five sets at Roland-Garros before making his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. In Montreal he came through a tense, late-night battle with Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(3), 7-5, crediting his "mental strength" after the drama, for his first win at this tournament.Casper Ruud, the ninth seed and World No. 14, is a former World No. 2 with three Grand Slam finals on his resume — including the US Open, a reminder that the "clay-courter" label undersells him badly on hard courts. He was ruthless in the second round, dismissing Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-1, 6-2 in barely over an hour.The head-to-head is the hook: they have met exactly once, and Fonseca won it 7-5, 7-6(8), 5-7, 6-2 at the French Open in May 2026 — on Ruud's best surface. Ruud gets his revenge shot in Montreal, on a court that should suit Fonseca's ball-striking even better. Who wins?

Alexandra Eala vs Caty McNally — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their THIRD ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. The Washington champion against the woman who just took out the Wimbledon champion. First career meeting.Alex Eala arrives in Toronto as the hottest player on tour. Days after becoming the FIRST FILIPINA to win a WTA singles title — beating Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the DC Open final after knocking out Qinwen Zheng, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka — the 21-year-old is now World No. 20 and seeded 25th here. She extended her winning streak to six with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 win over Alycia Parks in the second round. The question is simple: how much is left in the tank?Caty McNally is the draw's disruptor. Ranked No. 70 after one of the great ranking climbs in recent memory — she was outside the top 1000 in September 2024 — the American just stunned sixth seed and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6(5), 6-1. It was her second career top-10 win and her 22nd tour-level victory of the season, already a career high. Her doubles-honed hands, variety and returning make her a genuinely awkward opponent for anyone.They have never played each other. Momentum versus momentum. Who reaches the round of 16?

We are well into the action at the National Bank Open in Toronto! On our latest episode, Mike speaks with 22-year-old Thai phenom Lanlana Tararudee, who's emerging as a strong presence in the top 100. Ben and Mike cover the Canadian performances over the weekend and a big win from Kayla Cross, plus a stacked Wednesday approaching. This episode is brought to you by StandM and RCVRI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zeynep Sonmez vs Maria Sakkari — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for their SECOND ROUND clash at the 2026 National Bank Open (WTA 1000 Canadian Open) in Toronto. Turkey's trailblazer against a former World No. 3 in the middle of a genuine revival.Zeynep Sonmez has been one of the stories of 2026. The Turkish No. 1 started the season at World No. 110 and has climbed to a career-high of No. 54 — already the highest-ranked Turkish player in WTA history — with a third-round run at the Australian Open and breakthrough weeks in Madrid and Nottingham along the way. In Toronto she came through a tricky opener against home favorite Rebecca Marino 7-5, 6-4, handling a partisan crowd with real composure.Maria Sakkari, ranked No. 33, is playing her best tennis in two years. The former World No. 3 and two-time Grand Slam semifinalist reached her first final in over two seasons in Athens, and she has looked like a genuine threat again on hard courts — the surface where her movement and forehand have always travelled best.The head-to-head belongs to the Greek: Sakkari leads 2-1, and in their only 2026 meeting at the Qatar Open in Doha she dropped just four games. Sonmez is a different player now, on her preferred surface, with nothing to lose. Can she finally break through?

On Monday Match Analysis, Gill Gross previews the 2026 National Bank Open. The men are in Montreal this year. We'll start with some discussion of Jannik Sinner's decision to skip the tournament, compounded by Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz's absence. Then, we'll get into the quarter-by-quarter preview. Alexander Zverev, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alex de Minaur and Daniil Medvedev are the top seeds, while Ben Shelton is the defending champion. IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bianca is back! Ahead of the National Bank Open in Toronto, host Mike McIntyre catches up with 2019 winner and Grand Slam champion Bianca Andreescu! Interview brought to you by Everyside! Photo: Images by Neena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Podcast host and journalist Mike McIntyre joins the show to preview the National Bank Open, with the entire tennis world heading to Canada for their prestigious 1000 level combined event. McIntyre explains how he became hooked on the sport, and shares some of his favorite memories from witnessing the tournament and covering it for 18 years. The co-host of "Match Point Canada" also examines the absence of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic from this year's event, while highlighting the many stars that will be competing this year. McIntyre shares some of his early observations from the grounds in Toronto where they women are competing, which include Amanda Anisimova reuniting with her coach, and Mirra Andreeva's powerful yet light-hearted approach to practice. The local Canadian also gives his thoughts on Felix Auger-Aliassime's coaching change, Bianca Andreescu's optimism, and the buzz surrounding the arrival of Alexandra Eala at the National Bank Open. And McIntyre answers two poignant questions: Is Jessica Pegula an honorary Canadian? And how do the Mounties select who gets to pose for the trophy? Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The National Bank Open is upon us! Mike catches up with Montreal Tournament Director Valerie Tetreault as we prepare for action in both Canadian cities, as qualifying opens this weekend. They cover the ascent of Felix Auger-Aliassime, as he is the top ranked Canadian in the field in Montreal and will be the 2nd seed at the tournament. We also hear from Bianca Andreescu who makes a surprise visit at 10XTO to give us an update! This episode is brought to you by RCVRI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jon Morosi (2:37) live from Detroit following an emotional game for the Tigers, which could be Tarik Skubal's last with Detroit. They discuss the likelihood of Skubal being moved at the deadline, how Shane Bieber's disastrous outing could affect the Blue Jays' trade deadline plans, the trade value for Toronto's top trade chips, and much more. Then, former Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet Tennis analyst, Genie Bouchard joins the show (26:30) ahead of the National Bank Open! She shares a competitor's POV on how players can prepare for longer tournaments in tighter schedules, Victoria Mboko having to withdraw from the event, how players handle the pressure of playing in a hometown open, how close World No.4 Felix Auger-Aliassime is to Sinner and Alcaraz, and more. Finally, they discuss Macklin Celebrini signing the most expensive contract in NHL history, the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 National Bank Open is just days away! Mike catches up with TSN reporter Mark Masters on the perks of covering the event, big storylines leading into this year's tournament, and what to anticipate from the Canadians in Toronto and Montreal. This episode is brought to you by Everyside Social Eatery & Taphouse! We're thrilled to host our pre-NBO Party at their location on Friday, July 31st. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Canadian Open has been dealt another huge blow as Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdraw from the 2026 National Bank Open, leaving fans and tournament organisers facing familiar questions. Is this becoming a serious problem for one of tennis' biggest Masters 1000 events? In this video, we break down: • Why Sinner withdrew after Wimbledon • Novak Djokovic's decision to skip Montreal • The growing trend of top players missing the Canadian Open • Whether the ATP calendar is to blame • How this compares to previous years • What it means for the US Open and the rest of the hard-court swing With Carlos Alcaraz also absent, three of the biggest stars in men's tennis won't be competing in Canada. Is the tournament's position on the calendar no longer sustainable? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. ❤️ SUBSCRIBE TO GTL: https://bit.ly/35JyOhz ▶️ JOIN YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://bit.ly/3Fk9rSr