- Vasek Pospisil, Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau to join Félix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov and Milos Raonic at Sobeys Stadium
- Qualifying entry list also confirmed with Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori set to participate
TORONTO, ON (July 24, 2023) – Canadians Vasek Pospisil (Vernon, BC), Gabriel Diallo (Montreal, QC) and Alexis Galarneau (Laval, QC) will join compatriot Milos Raonic (Thornhill, ON) in receiving main draw wild cards for the 2023 National Bank Open presented by Rogers, Tennis Canada announced on Monday.
“We’re delighted to be able to offer main draw wild cards to Vasek, Gabriel and Alexis,” said Karl Hale, Tournament Director of the National Bank Open – Toronto. “Not only do all three players bring additional quality to an already star-studded player field, but the fact we are able to provide this opportunity to three deserving Canadians is important in showcasing home-grown talent. The fans are eager to see these players in action in their home tournament and we know all of them are capable of making an exciting run in Toronto.”
The addition of Pospisil, Diallo and Galarneau means that six Canadians will feature in the event’s main draw with Félix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov and Raonic having already been confirmed to participate at Sobeys Stadium from August 5-13.
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