The draw has been completed ahead of the men's Canadian Open Tennis (also known as the National Bank Open or Omnium Banque Nationale) which will be played between August 6-12, 2024. In this case, it will be held in Montreal.
The women's tournament gets held in parallel but it will be in Toronto. But the main theme as with the women's tournament has been withdrawals. In particular for top names who have decided not to play.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both pulled out meaning big star power from them is missing. Jannik Sinner as defending champion instead will anchor the field as World No.1. Also a finalist last year, Daniil Medvedev also returns.
Alexander Zverev, Casper Ruud, Hubert Hurkacz and Stefanos Tsitsipas also lead the field. This means that unlike the women's, the big name cull hasn't been so big in terms of the top 10. But still it lacks some of the big names that are usually made to play Canada.
But the turnaround from the Olympic Games has made it impossible for many to commit with change of surface, jet lag and other such factors with Cincinnati also following on.
Jannik Sinner will face a qualifier or Pedro Martinez in the second round. Also in his section are Tommy Paul (faces Luciano Darderi), Nicolas Jarry, home hero Denis Shapovalov and Andrey Rublev. Finalist last year, Daniil Medvedev faces either Alejandro Davidovich Fokina or Roman Safiullin. Stefanos Tsitsipas faces Alex Michelsen or Kei Nishikori.
While in the bottom half, it could be Jack Draper or Jordan Thompson for Alexander Zverev. Holger Rune faces Milos Raonic. While Mariano Navone takes on Taylor Fritz. Casper Ruud could face Cameron Norrie or Marcos Giron. While Ben Shelton takes on Alexander Bublik in what is bound to be a fun encounter.
Here are some of the previous winners and finals of the men's Canadian Open Tennis, also known as the National Bank Open:
Recent Winners:
- 2023: Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur
- 2022: Pablo Carreño Busta defeated Hubert Hurkacz
- 2021: Daniil Medvedev defeated Reilly Opelka
- 2019: Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev
- 2018: Rafael Nadal defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas
- 2017: Alexander Zverev defeated Roger Federer
Notable Past Champions:
- 2016: Novak Djokovic defeated Kei Nishikori
- 2015: Andy Murray defeated Novak Djokovic
- 2014: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga defeated Roger Federer
- 2013: Rafael Nadal defeated Milos Raonic
- 2012: Novak Djokovic defeated Richard Gasquet
- 2011: Novak Djokovic defeated Mardy Fish
Champions in the 20th Century:
- 1990: Michael Chang defeated Jay Berger
- 1989: Ivan Lendl defeated John McEnroe
- 1988: Ivan Lendl defeated Kevin Curren
- 1987: Ivan Lendl defeated Stefan Edberg
- 1986: Boris Becker defeated Stefan Edberg
Ivan Lendl holds the record for the most titles, with six victories in the 1980s. Rafael Nadal follows closely with five titles in more recent years. The tournament has alternated between Montreal and Toronto since 1981 and has been played on hard courts since 1979.
2024 Canadian Open Men's Draw
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