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Despite early hurdles, NBO Toronto on track with star power, Fernandez and Eala buzz
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CityNews 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.”
Canada’s Leylah Fernandez prepares to hit a return during her doubles match with sister Bianca Fernandez against Belgium’s Elise Mertens and Diana Shnaider during National Bank Open action in Toronto on Aug. 6, 2026.
Fans hold up a banner as Philippines’ Alexandra Eala takes on United States’ Alycia Parks during National Bank Open action in Toronto on Wednesday, August 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.”