The anticipation surrounding the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal is reaching its peak as tennis fans await the official release of the women’s singles draw. Scheduled for Saturday, July 26, the draw reveal comes just one day before main-draw matches begin on Sunday, July 27. This year’s edition adopts an expanded 12-day format and features an impressive 96-player singles field.
Spotlight on the Stars
This year’s draw carries extra excitement with the presence of some of the game’s brightest stars. Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula are expected to be among the top seeds. Pegula enters as the defending champion, having won the last two editions and seeking a third consecutive crown in Canada. The tournament promises high-level matchups from the very first round.
Jessica Pegula is the defending champion of the 2024 National Bank Open in Montreal. She won the title by defeating Amanda Anisimova in the final with a score of 6–3, 2–6, 6–1 in Toronto last year.
An Emotional Goodbye
Adding a sentimental layer to the event, Eugenie Bouchard will play her final professional tournament in Montreal. The Canadian icon’s farewell appearance is expected to be a major draw for local fans, and her placement in the bracket will be closely watched.
What Happens Next
Once the draw is released, fans and analysts will begin speculating on potential paths, possible upsets, and dream clashes. With such a deep pool of talent, the Montreal draw is poised to kick off a week filled with intense competition and memorable moments.
Here are the champions of the last 20 years.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2021 | Camila Giorgi | Karolína Plíšková | 6–3, 7–5 |
| 2020 | — | — | Cancelled |
| 2019 | Bianca Andreescu | Serena Williams | 3–1 ret. |
| 2018 | Simona Halep | Sloane Stephens | 7–6(6), 3–6, 6–4 |
| 2017 | Elina Svitolina | Caroline Wozniacki | 6–4, 6–0 |
| 2016 | Simona Halep | Madison Keys | 7–6(2), 6–3 |
| 2015 | Belinda Bencic | Simona Halep | 7–6(5), 6–7(4), 3–0 ret. |
| 2014 | Agnieszka Radwańska | Venus Williams | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2013 | Serena Williams | Sorana Cîrstea | 6–2, 6–0 |
| 2012 | Petra Kvitová | Li Na | 7–5, 2–6, 6–3 |
| 2011 | Serena Williams | Samantha Stosur | 6–4, 6–2 |
| 2010 | Caroline Wozniacki | Vera Zvonareva | 6–3, 6–2 |
| 2009 | Elena Dementieva | Maria Sharapova | 6–4, 6–3 |
| 2008 | Dinara Safina | Dominika Cibulková | 6–2, 6–1 |
| 2007 | Justine Henin | Jelena Janković | 7–6(3), 7–5 |
| 2006 | Ana Ivanovic | Martina Hingis | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2005 | Kim Clijsters | Justine Henin | 7–5, 6–1 |
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Iga Swiatek in 2025
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High
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24 year old
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At the moment ranked no.3, Iga played her last match on the 12th of July when she beat world no.7 Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in the final in Wimbledon to win her 24th career title.
At the moment, during this season Iga has achieved a composed 42-11 match record. Iga has won 1 title in Wimbledon. The Pole was the runner-up in Australia and Bad Homburg.
Swiatek is scheduled to compete next in Montreal (Omnium Banque Nationale). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of July.
Jessica Pegula in 2025
41 – 21win/loss
4
High
3
31 year old
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Currently the world no.4, Pegula played her last match on the 24th of July when she was overcome by world no.36 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-3 1-6 7-5 in the 2nd round in Washington (draw).
At the moment, during this season the American owns an overall 35-14 win-loss record. Pegula conquered 3 titles in 2025 in Austin, Charleston and Bad Homburg. Jessica was the runner-up in Adelaide and Miami.
Pegula is scheduled to play next in Montreal (Omnium Banque Nationale). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of July.
Iga Swiatek and Jessica Pegula played each other 11 times. Their current record is 6-5 for Swiatek.
