Montreal, July 10, 2023 – Tennis Canada today announced that former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card into the main draw of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Montreal. The tournament is scheduled to take place from August 4 to 13, as the world’s best players are set to face off for the prestigious National Bank Open title.
“We are excited and honoured to announce that for the first time since 2018 Venus (Williams) will be back in Montreal to play in front of our incredible fans,” said Valérie Tétreault, Tournament Director of the National Bank Open in Montreal. “Venus continues to inspire the tennis world with her relentless effort and determination to getting back to the top of her game, and we are eager to witness her extraordinary talent on the IGA Stadium courts.”
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