TORONTO – Things were looking up after an inauspicious start at the National Bank Open women’s tennis tournament. “We think that the tournament will continue to grow and grow and tennis will continue to grow and grow in Canada.” Iga Swiatek of Poland returns a ball from Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine during round of 16 National Bank Open tennis action in Toronto on Aug. 8, 2026. Filipino fans celebrate as Alexandra Eala Philippines wins a point against American Alycia Parks during National Bank Open action in Toronto on Aug. 5, 2026. “We are pleased with the process and the approach taken in collaboration with our rightsholders for the 2026 National Bank Open, and we know our fans are enjoying their coverage of both events.”