Let’s rally behind Canadian tennis
National Bank is proud to continue its partnership with Tennis Canada as we work together to advance the sport and support the community. Whether you’re on or off the court, we’re committed to helping you keep your eyes on the ball and achieve your goals.
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Our dedication to tennis extends to its highest levels of competition. That’s why we’ve committed to being the title sponsor of the most important professional Canadian tennis tournament until 2030: the National Bank Open! Tennis fans can see every shot from tennis’ brightest stars from August 4 to 13, 2023 in Montreal and Toronto. As well, we’re happy to announce that starting 2027, both the men and women players will receive the same prize purse. A historic step for Canadian tennis!
Photo credit: Patrice Lapointe
An ambitious commitment to promote gender equity across the Canadian tennis community.
Our involvement in a number of tennis tournaments across the country.
Grants to help communities revitalize their public tennis facilities.
Advancing gender equity is key to promoting tennis within Canada. That’s why National Bank and Tennis Canada have partnered on the Game.Set.Equity. initiative. From local courts to the professional circuit, the goal of this commitment is to create lasting changes throughout the tennis community. And we’re putting our money where our mouth is. Starting 2027, the National Bank Open will award the same prize purse for both the men’s and women’s players. Another positive step forward for Canadian tennis!
“This commitment is the beginning of something big! To allow more women and girls to enjoy the benefits of the sport. To grow in their tennis journey. And to get the exposure and recognition they deserve."
Lucie Blanchet, Executive Vice-President, Personal Banking and Client Experience at National Bank of Canada
We’re committed to all levels of tennis across the country, from youth players all the way to the pros.
A mixed event featuring both a men’s 100-level ATP Tour Challenger event and a women’s 100-level ITF World Tennis Tour event.
Across 5 cities in Canada, this is the first level of competition on the professional circuit for players to gain points toward the world rankings.
One of the most important international junior tennis tournaments for players aged 14 to 18.
A program designed to recruit and develop future tennis stars aged 6 to 8.
It doesn’t take much to play tennis. All you need is a ball and a racquet. But what happens when the court isn’t well-maintained?
That’s why National Bank and Tennis Canada have joined forces to create the Play Your Court Program to ensure local communities can receive funding to revitalize their outdoor community tennis courts. This initiative will provide $3 million in funding to restore over 100 courts all across Canada.
How to receive funding
Does your local tennis court need an upgrade? Fill out the application form on the Tennis Canada website to submit your request.
500,000
Tennis amateurs followed their passion for tennis through our development programs since 2005
3,100
coaches received support this year through the different initiatives and training programs we contributed to
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tennis tournaments sponsored since 2005
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Success in tennis, just like in life, requires dedication, concentration, visualization, and time. That’s why we’re working with Tennis Canada to create and support initiatives that aim to make tennis more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Discover the initiatives and events we’re proud to support
At National Bank, we believe that to reach your goal, you got to keep your eyes on the ball.
No matter your goal.
Focus on it, visualize it, put in the time and effort, day in, and day out.
To do that, you need the right environment around you, and the right people behind you.
That’s why we’re proud to support impactful and inclusive initiatives that ensure we can all rally behind Canadian tennis.