Main Draw Action Intensifies at IGA Stadium
The 2026 National Bank Open presented by Rogers has officially moved into its second day of main draw competition at IGA Stadium in Montreal. As the ATP Masters 1000 event gathers momentum, the spotlight is firmly fixed on a mix of returning international stars and local Canadian talent looking to make an impact on home soil.
Among the day’s highlights is the return of Italy’s Matteo Berrettini. The former World No. 6, who has been sidelined from this tournament for two years due to injury, faces Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the day session. Berrettini, who reached the quarterfinals at Roland-Garros earlier this season before a hip injury forced his retirement, holds a 2-0 head-to-head advantage over Navone, having previously defeated him on clay in Marrakech and Monte-Carlo.
Canadian Talent in the Night Session
The evening session on Centre Court is set to capture local attention with an all-Canadian showcase. Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau are both scheduled to compete, aiming to advance to the second round. Diallo is set to face France’s Kyrian Jacquet, marking their first career meeting. Diallo enters the match seeking to secure his first-ever main draw victory in Montreal and regain momentum for his 2026 season.
Wild card entrant Alexis Galarneau will take on Vit Kopriva of Czechia. Both players are making their second consecutive appearance in the NBO main draw, though Galarneau previously reached the second round in Toronto. The winner of this matchup will face a significant test in the second round against the No. 8 seed, Jiri Lehecka, currently the top-ranked Czech player on the ATP Tour.
Elsewhere in the draw, the tournament continues to see high-stakes movement. Market activity surrounding the Round of 128 match between Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Botic Van de Zandschulp reflects the intense interest in early-round progression, as players fight for crucial ranking points in the lead-up to the season’s final stages.