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Protesters gathered at Jarry Park on August 10, 2026 to oppose Tennis Canada's plan to fully revamp IGA Stadium, while the organization argues the upgrades are needed to meet rising professional tour standards.
Tennis Canada is proposing a complete renovation of Montreal's IGA Stadium to meet rising professional tour standards and preserve its role as the Canadian Open venue.
Protesters gathered at Montreal’s Jarry Park on August 10, 2026, to oppose Tennis Canada’s plan to fully revamp the site, including the IGA Stadium. Tennis Canada says the upgrades are necessary to meet rising professional tour standards.
Tennis Canada has unveiled a plan to completely renovate Montreal’s IGA Stadium at Jarry Park, citing the need to meet rising professional tour standards after criticism of the venue’s outdated facilities.
Tennis Canada announced in June 2026 that IGA Stadium in Montreal will receive a retractable roof as part of a broader renovation, aiming to prevent weather disruptions for the National Bank Open.
Heavy rain forced a two‑day suspension of play at the National Bank Open in Montreal on August 2‑3, 2026. The delay comes as Tennis Canada’s planned stadium renovation, including a retractable roof, remains years away from completion.
Gabriel Diallo recorded his first win at the National Bank Open on August 4, 2026, advancing to the second round of the ATP Tour event held at Stade IGA in Montreal.
Heavy rain on August 2-3, 2026, forced a two-day postponement of matches at the National Bank Open in Montreal, prompting schedule adjustments. The delay highlights the upcoming multi-year renovation of IGA Stadium, which will add a retractable roof to reduce future weather impacts.
Denis Shapovalov withdrew in the third set of his Montreal match against Zachary Svajda, while Chan advanced to a point where another upset is possible.
Gabriel Diallo won his first ATP tour match at the National Bank Open in Montreal on August 4, 2026, advancing to the second round of the tournament held at Stade IGA.
Tennis Canada revealed plans to add a retractable roof to Montreal's IGA Stadium, aiming to provide a covered, weather‑proof venue for the National Bank Open. The renovation is part of a broader effort to modernise the tournament's primary facility.
Jack Draper was eliminated in his first match at the National Bank Open in Montreal on August 4, 2026, as he continues to grapple with lingering physical problems following a period away from competition.
Denis Shapovalov retired in the third set of his Montreal match against Zachary Svajda, while Chan advanced close to a surprise upset in the same tournament.
Gabriel Diallo and Gaël Monfils both won their opening matches at the Open Banque Nationale in Montreal, moving into the second round, with Diallo achieving his first tour‑level win on home ground.
Rain forced the National Bank Open in Montreal to pause for two consecutive days on August 2-3, 2026, creating extensive schedule delays at IGA Stadium. Tennis Canada highlighted future plans for a retractable roof to reduce such weather impacts.
Alexis Galarneau, Liam Draxl and Jack Draper have been entered into the main draw of the Montreal Open, a professional tournament in Quebec featuring both Canadian and international players.
Alexis Galarneau, Liam Draxl and Jack Draper have secured first‑round spots in the Montreal Open’s main draw, entering the single‑elimination tennis event in Montreal, Quebec, on July 29, 2026.
Alexei Popyrin and Arthur Féry will compete in the qualification rounds of the National Bank Omnium in Montreal on July 16, aiming to earn spots in the tournament's main draw.
The National Bank Open in Montreal will feature 71 of the world’s top 72 male tennis players, including Jannik Sinner and Félix Auger‑Aliassime, marking a near‑complete elite field for the annual ATP event.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24‑time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic headline the 96‑player field at the summer 2026 National Bank Open in Montreal, reinforcing the ATP 1000 event after withdrawals the previous year.
