A brand-new program, two featured panelists (Laura Stacey and Marinette Pichon) revealed in advance, and tickets now on sale of women and girls in tennis
[MONTREAL, QC] June 9, 2025 – Tennis Canada is proud to unveil today the very first Montreal edition of the UNMATCHED Gender Equity in Sports Conference presented by National Bank, to be held on August 6 at IGA Stadium, during the 2025 National Bank Open presented by Rogers.
Launched by Tennis Canada and National Bank in 2022, UNMATCHED aims to encourage participants to make gender equity a priority and to drive lasting change in their environments. Since its inception, the conference has welcomed iconic sports figures such as Billie Jean King, Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, and Marie-Philip Poulin.
“We’re excited to officially reveal the program for the first-ever UNMATCHED Conference in Montreal and announce the participation of Laura and Marinette, two inspiring women playing key roles in local professional teams,” said Valérie Tétreault, Vice President, Communications and Professional Tournaments at Tennis Canada, and Director of the National Bank Open. “As the world’s best women tennis players compete at IGA Stadium for the National Bank Open, we believe this event – held during the tournament’s semifinals – will provide a powerful platform to elevate women’s sports, celebrate change-makers in the field, and promote a more equitable future.”
To read the full press release, please visit the Press Releases page of the Tennis Canada Virtual Media Centre.