About ten days remain before the National Bank Open in Montreal. The entry list has 71 of the ATP top 72. The headline absentee is Carlos Alcaraz. The headline favourite is Jannik Sinner, arriving in Canada undefeated at Masters level this season.
Why Montreal matters
The Aug 1–13 event is the first serious hard-court test after Wimbledon. Sinner has already locked rooms early — a prep signal. Zverev, Auger-Aliassime and Shelton join the draw. Djokovic is entered, though his final call usually waits.
Alcaraz waits for Cincinnati
The Spaniard skips Canada because of the wrist and targets the Cincinnati Masters as the bridge to the US Open. For fans that means Montreal is likely Sinner’s tournament — and the No. 1 duel is delayed at least two more weeks.
