Players, Watch & Prize Money

The Canadian Open is a prestigious WTA 1000 event, bringing the world’s best women’s tennis stars to the outdoor hard courts of IGA Stadium in Montreal.

Last year, Jessica Pegula triumphed at the National Bank Open, claiming her second consecutive title at this event.

Among those expected in action this year are two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff, six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek, and two-time defending champion Jessica Pegula.

Canadian favourite Leylah Annie Fernandez is also looking to make her mark on home soil.

The Tennis Gazette has everything you need to know ahead of the tournament.

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When is the Canadian Open?

The Canadian Open takes place annually in early August.

For 2025, the women’s WTA 1000 event in Montreal runs from July 27 to August 7.

The Canadian Open draw

Here are the upcoming 1st and 2nd round matches:

What is the schedule for the Canadian Open?

Here’s a general breakdown of the schedule for the WTA tournament in Montreal:

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What is the prize money and points for the Canadian Open?

While the official figures for 2025 are finalised closer to the tournament, the total prize money for the women’s event in Montreal is projected to be nearly $5,152,599 USD.

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Tennis Canada is committed to increasing prize money for women’s players with the goal of full parity by 2027.

Here’s a breakdown of the typical points and prize money for women’s singles and doubles events:

Women’s Doubles (WTA – per team)

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