Canadiens, Stars, and Open Brackets in Canada

Match timing and what is at stake

The men’s and women’s singles draws move into the round of 16 on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, 2026, with quarterfinal spots on the line in Montreal and Toronto. The surviving players will be reduced to eight in each draw by the end of the weekend.

At Montreal’s IGA Stadium, day sessions are scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m., with evening sessions starting at 6:00 p.m. In Toronto, the center court day session begins at 12:30 p.m., while the night session starts at 7:00 p.m.

The order of play is finalized the day before each session because match length and weather can change the schedule.

Montreal has become a wide-open men’s event

The men’s field has already lost several top names, which has completely changed the feel of the tournament. Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, and Andrey Rublev exited early, while Félix Auger-Aliassime withdrew because of a back injury.

That has left the bottom half of the draw far less predictable than expected. Ben Shelton still stands out as one of the clearest threats after opening with a straight-sets win over Jenson Brooksby, and Casper Ruud also advanced comfortably with a dominant victory over Juan Manuel Cerúndolo.

• Ben Shelton brings pace, power, and the confidence of a defending champion.
• Casper Ruud is dangerous because his experience now travels better beyond clay.
• João Fonseca has momentum after taking out Stefanos Tsitsipas in a tight match.
• Arthur Fils remains a live quarterfinal threat thanks to his athletic style and three-set win.
• Tallon Griekspoor earned one of the most valuable wins of the week by beating Zverev after dropping the first set.

Toronto’s women’s bracket is led by established contenders

The women’s side has been steadier, with the biggest names generally advancing through the opening rounds. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Mirra Andreeva all moved on and kept their title hopes intact.

Sabalenka remains the player everyone is chasing. She opened with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Moyuka Uchijima and extended her hard-court winning streak to 13 matches.

Rybakina had a more complicated start, beating Daria Kasatkina in three sets after a demanding 2 hour and 33 minute battle.

• Aryna Sabalenka has the most direct route to controlling the tournament with her serve and pace.
• Elena Rybakina can overpower almost anyone, but her error count remains a concern.
• Jessica Pegula has the best recent Canadian track record, having won the event in 2023 and 2024.
• Coco Gauff brings elite speed and defense even when she is not fully dictating points.
• Mirra Andreeva impressed with a 6-0, 6-2 rout of Karolina Pliskova in just 54 minutes.

Andreeva’s result was the most one-sided of the group. At only 19, she already looks calm under pressure and sharp at changing pace, which makes her especially hard to read on quick courts.

Canadian hopes now rest on Leylah Fernandez

Leylah Fernandez is the last Canadian left in singles after beating Renata Zarazúa in straight sets at Toronto.

She handled that match with control, losing serve only once while creating five breaks of her own in a 6-2, 6-2 result.

Her next test is Elise Mertens, a seasoned opponent who can extend rallies and force patience. Fernandez will need to stay aggressive early in points and keep using her forehand to open the court.

For Canadian fans, Fernandez now carries most of the local interest in the singles draws. Félix Auger-Aliassime’s withdrawal and Gabriel Diallo’s earlier exit left Montreal without a home player in the men’s round of 16, making Fernandez the clearest remaining home storyline.

She also enters with a familiar challenge: the pressure is larger when she is the only Canadian still standing, but that spotlight can sharpen her intensity as much as it can weigh on her.

What to watch this weekend

This round should reveal whether the draws are still in the hands of the favorites or whether more upsets are coming. Montreal has already been disrupted enough to invite another surprise, while Toronto still looks close to form among the top seeds.

The key names to track are Shelton, Ruud, Fonseca, Fils, Griekspoor, Sabalenka, Rybakina, Pegula, Gauff, Andreeva, and Fernandez.

For viewers in Canada, matches are carried by Sportsnet and TVA Sports, with digital access also available through their platforms.

By Sunday night, the field will be cut to the final eight in each city, and the championship picture should look much clearer.