Coco Gauff National Bank Open 2025 will see a high-caliber lineup, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff positioned as headline competitors, according to Tennis Canada. The event, hosted at IGA Stadium in Montreal, will also feature two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula, forming one of the strongest women’s fields in recent tournament history.
Bigger Draw and New Format Attract Elite Talent
This year, the National Bank Open women’s tournament expands to a 96-player main draw, marking its largest roster ever as the event shifts to a revamped 12-day timeline. Both Sabalenka, currently ranked world No. 1, and Gauff, world No. 2, are set to compete among the WTA’s top 68 players.
Sabalenka, Gauff, and Pegula Highlight Season Success
Aryna Sabalenka brings an impressive 44-8 record for 2025, highlighted by trophies in Miami and Madrid, as well as an appearance in the French Open final. Coco Gauff has also had a standout season, securing her second Grand Slam victory at Roland-Garros over Sabalenka and carrying a 31-10 season record into the Montreal competition. Jessica Pegula, coming off back-to-back National Bank Open victories—a feat last accomplished by Martina Hingis in 2000—adds to the excitement. Pegula’s wins this year in Charleston, Austin, and Bad Homburg mark her best season yet, with three tournament titles.
Canadian Players Earn Main Draw Spots
Canadian fans will see Leylah Fernandez of Laval (ranked No. 38) make her sixth tournament appearance. Wild-card entries have been awarded to Toronto’s Victoria Mboko, who recently exited Wimbledon in the second round, and Bianca Andreescu from Mississauga. Their participation boosts local interest and represents a strong Canadian presence in the main draw.
Deep Field With Global Champions and Past Winners
The list of participants extends to world No. 4 Iga Swiatek, Jasmine Paolini, Qinwen Zheng, Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys, Paula Badosa, and Emma Navarro. Former Canadian champions Elina Svitolina and Belinda Bencic return, while Wimbledon winners Barbora Krejcikova, Marketa Vondrousova, and Elena Rybakina add further star power to the event.
Tournament Schedule and Structure
The National Bank Open 2025 begins with qualifying rounds on July 26, followed by the main draw from July 27 to August 7. The top 32 seeds, including Sabalenka and Gauff, will receive first-round byes and commence play later in the opening week, on July 29 or 30. This structure aims to maximize top-level competition through to the finals in Montreal.
What the Expanded Draw Means for Fans and Competitors
The enhanced format and expanded draw for the National Bank Open 2025 offer tennis fans a rare chance to watch nearly all of the WTA’s elite athletes, including featured names such as Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, and Iga Swiatek. As Montreal hosts this showcase, expectations are high for intense matchups and potential breakthroughs from both established stars and rising Canadian players. With seasoned champions and emerging talents sharing the courts, this year’s tournament signals a new chapter for the National Bank Open and for women’s tennis in Canada.