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WTA Canadian Open 2026 Live Stream, Top Seeds, Players to Watch & Predictions

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01 Aug 2026

Site Editor 01 Aug 2026

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Sabalenka and Rybakina lead the favourites for the 2026 Canadian Open title
Andreeva and Noskova are among the strongest contenders to make deep runs.
Read the full preview with top seeds, court conditions, and prize money information

Rybakina among the leading contenders for the 2026 Canadian Open title (credit: Getty)

Tournament Overview
Ranking Points & Prize Money Breakdown
Playing Conditions & Court Speed
Recent Champions
Top 8 Seeds
Players to Watch
How to Watch – WTA Toronto 2026

The 2026 WTA Canadian Open returns to Toronto from August 2 to August 13, with the world's best players competing at Sobeys Stadium in one of the most prestigious events on the calendar. The WTA 1000 tournament features a 96-player singles draw on outdoor hard courts, offering 1,000 ranking points and a prize purse of $7,433,076 as players continue their preparations for the US Open.

First held in 1881, the Canadian Open is the second-oldest active tennis tournament after Wimbledon and remains a cornerstone of the North American hard-court swing. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headlines this year's field alongside Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva, with another highly competitive fortnight expected in Toronto.

Tournament Overview

The 2026 WTA Canadian Open takes place from August 2 to August 13 at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, Canada. The prestigious WTA 1000 tournament is played on outdoor hard courts and features a 96-player singles draw, with 1,000 ranking points and a prize fund of $7,433,076 on offer.

First held in 1881, the Canadian Open is the second-oldest active tennis tournament after Wimbledon and one of the most important events leading into the US Open. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka heads a star-studded field that also includes Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva, promising another highly competitive edition in Toronto.

Category	Details
Category	WTA 1000
Surface	Outdoor Hard
Location	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Venue	Sobeys Stadium
Founded	1881
Edition	136th
Dates	August 2 - 13, 2026
Draw	96 Singles / 32 Qualifying / 32 Doubles
Prize Money	US$7,433,076
Defending Champion	Victoria Mboko

Ranking Points & Prize Money Breakdown

The 2026 WTA Canadian Open offers a total prize pool of US$7,433,076, with the singles champion receiving US$1,085,220 and 1,000 WTA ranking points. Players earn valuable prize money and ranking points at every stage of the tournament, making it one of the most rewarding events outside the Grand Slams.

Round	Ranking Points	Prize Money
Winner	1000	US$1,085,220
Finalist	650	US$564,920
Semifinal	390	US$297,315
Quarterfinal	215	US$154,354
Round of 16	120	US$81,800
Third Round	65	US$47,605
Second Round	35	US$28,425
First Round	10	US$18,420

Playing Conditions & Court Speed

The 2026 WTA Canadian Open is played on the outdoor hard courts of Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. The medium-fast surface rewards players who can combine powerful serving with aggressive baseline tennis, while the consistent bounce allows attacking players to dictate rallies from the outset.

Warm summer temperatures and occasional humidity can also test players physically, making fitness and endurance important over the two-week event. Those who take the ball early and maintain consistent depth are likely to enjoy the greatest success.

Factor	Impact
Surface Speed	Medium-fast hard court
Court Type	Outdoor hard
Bounce Level	Medium, consistent
Rally Length	Short to medium rallies
Key Advantage	Powerful serving, aggressive baseline play, first-strike tennis, movement

Recent Champions

The Canadian Open has crowned many of the greatest players in women's tennis and remains one of the most prestigious WTA 1000 titles. Home favourite Victoria Mboko returns as the defending champion after becoming the first Canadian woman since Bianca Andreescu in 2019 to lift the trophy.

Year	Champion	Runner-up	Score
2025	Victoria Mboko	Naomi Osaka	2-6, 6-4, 6-1
2024	Jessica Pegula	Amanda Anisimova	6-3, 2-6, 6-1
2023	Jessica Pegula	Liudmila Samsonova	6-1, 6-0
2022	Simona Halep	Beatriz Haddad Maia	6-3, 2-6, 6-3

Top 8 Seeds

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka heads the field at the 2026 WTA Canadian Open, with Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff occupying the top four seeds. Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova continue their rise as two of the tour's brightest young stars, while former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek remains a major title contender.

Amanda Anisimova completes the top eight, giving the tournament one of its strongest seeded line-ups of the season.

Seed	Player	WTA Rank
1	Aryna Sabalenka	1
2	Elena Rybakina	2
3	Jessica Pegula	3
4	Coco Gauff	4
5	Mirra Andreeva	5
6	Linda Noskova	7
7	Iga Swiatek	8
8	Amanda Anisimova	9

Players to Watch

Aryna Sabalenka

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka arrives in Toronto as the tournament favourite. Her explosive serve, relentless power and aggressive baseline game make her one of the most dominant hard-court players on the WTA Tour.

Elena Rybakina

Elena Rybakina has all the weapons to thrive in Toronto. Her elite serving and clean ball striking are perfectly suited to the fast conditions, making her one of the leading contenders for the title.

Mirra Andreeva

Mirra Andreeva continues to establish herself among the game's elite. The young star's all-court ability, composure and tactical intelligence make her a serious threat to challenge the top seeds.

Iga Swiatek

Despite being seeded seventh, Iga Swiatek remains one of the toughest players to beat. Her consistency, movement and championship experience give her every chance of making another deep run at a WTA 1000 event.

Linda Noskova

Linda Noskova has developed into one of the most exciting young players on the tour. Her aggressive style, powerful groundstrokes and confidence on hard courts make her a dangerous outsider in Toronto.

How to Watch – WTA Toronto 2026

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Verdict

WTA Toronto

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are the standout favourites to lift the 2026 Canadian Open title. Both have proven pedigree on outdoor hard courts and possess the power to dominate in Toronto's conditions.

Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova are the two players most likely to exceed expectations, with both capable of making deep runs and challenging for a place in the semifinals or beyond.

Aryna Sabalenka

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Elena Rybakina

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