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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the USTA opened ten newly resurfaced courts at Crotona Park's Cary Leeds Tennis Center on August 26, 2026, timed with the start of the U.S. Open. The upgraded, light‑equipped courts expand public tennis opportunities in the Bronx.
Rich Johns was awarded the Legacy All‑American Lifetime Achievement award in August 2026, honoring his 38‑year coaching career that ended with his 2010 retirement and his impact on local youth tennis.
Rich Johns, a Saratoga Springs tennis coach, received the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Legacy All‑American Lifetime Achievement Award on August 20, 2026, honoring his 54‑year post‑graduation career and 38 years of coaching.
The US Open Fan Week begins alongside the final days of the Summer Streets program, with Manhattan streets closed for both tennis events featuring Carlos Alcaraz and Fran Rubio, and a Pakistan Independence Day parade.
Rich Johns was honored with the I.T.A. Legacy All‑American Lifetime Achievement Award in Saratoga on August 20, 2026, recognizing his 38‑year coaching career and 54‑year affiliation with tennis since graduating SUNY Potsdam.
Rich Johns was recently honored with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Lifetime Achievement award for 38 years of coaching Saratoga boys’ and girls’ tennis, recognizing his lasting impact on the local tennis community.
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IGA Stadium at Jarry Park, citing the need to meet rising professional tour standards after criticism of the venue’s outdated facilities.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.
