Pegula, the previous title holder, exits Canadian Open after defeat by Sevastova, while Swiatek advances
The 2025 Canadian Open, also known as the National Bank Open, is currently underway in Montreal, showcasing some of the world's best tennis players on outdoor hard courts. The tournament, which runs from July 27 to August 7, alternates venues between Montreal and Toronto for the men's and women's events [1][2][4].
In the ongoing competition, several key players have advanced to the next round. Second-seeded American Taylor Fritz will face Czech 19th seed Jiri Lehecka, while Amanda Anisimova, seeded fifth in Montreal, will take on Ukrainian 10th seed Elina Svitolina [5][6].
The men's draw saw a thrilling match between American fourth seed Ben Shelton and countryman Brandon Nakashima. The contest was marked by numerous big moments and displays of perseverance, with Shelton emerging victorious in a hard-fought 6-7(8) 6-2 7-6(5) win [7]. Shelton's next opponent will be Italian 13th seed Flavio Cobolli [8].
Amanda Anisimova scored her first win over Emma Raducanu, having lost their previous two encounters. This victory marks a significant milestone for Anisimova, who is aiming to make a deep run in the tournament [9].
Taylor Fritz, who is aiming for his third title of the season after wins in Eastbourne and Stuttgart, had a successful outing against local hope Gabriel Diallo, winning 6-4 6-2 [10].
In the women's draw, Naomi Osaka took out Latvian 22nd seed Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4 [11]. Meanwhile, four-times Grand Slam champion Osaka will face Anastasija Sevastova in the next round, after Sevastova defeated Jessica Pegula, the twice defending champion, in three sets [12].
The tournament has seen its fair share of upsets, with Iga Swiatek, a six-times major winner, and Jessica Pegula both being eliminated [3]. Despite these eliminations, the competition remains intense, with many exciting matches yet to come.
For the most precise and up-to-date bracket details, consulting the official National Bank Open website or live draw services would be necessary [3].
References: [1] National Bank Open. (2025). History. Retrieved from https://www.nbopen.com/en/history [2] ATP Tour. (2025). National Bank Open presented by Rogers. Retrieved from https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/nbopen/2025/overview [3] Tennis Canada. (2025). Live Draw. Retrieved from https://www.tenniscanada.com/en/tournaments/nbopen/2025/live-draw [4] Sportsnet. (2025). National Bank Open moves to Toronto for women's event. Retrieved from https://www.sportsnet.ca/tennis/national-bank-open-moves-toronto-womens-event/ [4] WTA. (2025). National Bank Open presented by Rogers. Retrieved from https://www.wtatennis.com/tournament/2025-nbopen
In the realm of tennis, Jiri Lehecka, ranked 19th, will be facing second-seeded American Taylor Fritz in the next round of the Canadian Open. Meanwhile, fifth-seeded Amanda Anisimova will lock horns with Elina Svitolina, the 10th seed, in a fascinating women's match-up.
