ATP National Bank Open Montreal 2026
The 2026 ATP National Bank Open (Masters 1000) runs August 2–13 at IGA Stadium, Montreal. Top seed Alexander Zverev eliminated early. Arthur Fils (France) reached the Round of 16 on August 9. Quarterfinals August 10-11; semifinals August 12; final August 13. Defending champion Ben Shelton (2025). Sources: ATP Tour, National Bank Open, Tennis Majors.
The context
The 2026 ATP National Bank Open is a Masters 1000 event held on hard courts at IGA Stadium in Montreal, running August 2 to 13, 2026. It forms the heart of the North American hard-court swing, sitting two weeks before the US Open at Flushing Meadows, and is an essential form guide for the final Grand Slam of the season.
The pre-tournament story centred on top seed Alexander Zverev, the Roland-Garros champion and World No. 1, who was eliminated early in a significant upset. Home favourite Félix Auger-Aliassime (No. 2 seed) arrived as the sentimental pick, making his ninth appearance at the tournament where the Montreal crowd has always given him a warm reception. Ben Shelton returned as defending champion, while a wave of young contenders including Jakub Menšík, Learner Tien, João Fonseca, and Spain’s 19-year-old Rafael Jodar made their presence felt.
Arthur Fils (France), one of the most talked-about young players on tour, reached the Round of 16 on August 9, drawing considerable attention in France where his results have been closely followed all season. The quarters, semis, and final (August 10-13) will determine who adds Montreal to their title list heading into the US Open. Sources: ATP Tour, National Bank Open, Tennis Majors, Dimers.