Canadian Open 2026: Rain delays Day 2 play in Montreal past 12:30 pm
Synopsis
Rain has struck the Canadian Open for the second consecutive day, pushing Monday's start at IGA Stadium past 12:30 pm and threatening another compressed schedule. With Zverev, Berrettini, and Tsitsipas all yet to open their campaigns, and the women's draw in Toronto already producing upsets — including Rakhimova's demolition of Venus Williams — the week is off to a weather-battered, drama-heavy start.
Key Takeaways
Rain delayed Day 2 of the Canadian Open ATP Masters 1000 in Montreal on 3 August 2026 , with play not expected before 12:30 pm local time .
Shang Juncheng and Jaume Munar were the only players to advance on a rain-hit Sunday .
Top seed Alexander Zverev , Matteo Berrettini , Gael Monfils , and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among those awaiting Monday's delayed play.
Kamilla Rakhimova defeated Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1 in Toronto ; qualifier Moyuka Uchijima will face world No.
1 Aryna Sabalenka in round two.
Katherine Sebov became the first Canadian to win a match at the 2026 National Bank Open , defeating Aoi Ito 6-3, 6-4 .
Title defender Ben Shelton and local favourite Felix Auger-Aliassime (seeded 2nd ) are among the key names to watch in Montreal.
Play on Day 2 of the Canadian Open — the sixth ATP Masters 1000 event of the 2026 season — was delayed by rain at IGA Stadium in Montreal on Monday, 3 August. Action was originally scheduled to begin at 11 am local time, but as of 11:45 am, organisers indicated play would not resume before 12:30 pm.
Rain disrupts second straight day
The weather disruption follows a rain-hit Sunday, when only two matches were completed. Shang Juncheng and Jaume Munar advanced to the second round before the evening session was cancelled. Monday's delay threatens a similar squeeze on the schedule.
Stars in the Monday line-up
Among the players due to take the court Monday are Matteo Berrettini, Gael Monfils, and Stefanos Tsitsipas, all of whom must now wait out the weather before their opening matches. Top seed Alexander Zverev — ranked No. 2 in the ATP Rankings — is also scheduled to open his campaign, facing either Tallon Griekspoor or Lorenzo Sonego. It will be Zverev's first competitive match since reaching the Wimbledon championship match. The 29-year-old is 44-11 for the season, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, a run that includes his title triumph at Roland Garros. Zverev previously won the Montreal title in 2017 and is chasing a second crown here.
Women's results from Toronto
Concurrently, the 2026 National Bank Open in Toronto saw significant first-round action on Sunday. China's Wang Xiyu was eliminated in the women's singles, losing 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to the Czech Republic's Sara Bejlek. Notably, Wang played through a leg strain sustained during the match, and Bejlek crossed the net to embrace her opponent at the final whistle.
Wild card entrant and Toronto native Katherine Sebov defeated qualifier Aoi Ito 6-3, 6-4, becoming the first Canadian to win a match at the tournament this year. Kamilla Rakhimova defeated seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1, while qualifier Moyuka Uchijima advanced in straight sets past Cristina Bucsa, setting up a second-round clash with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Title defence and seedings
In Montreal, local favourite Felix Auger-Aliassime is seeded second and carries significant home support into the draw. American Ben Shelton, who claimed the title 12 months ago in Toronto, returns to defend his Canadian Masters 1000 crown. With rain already having compressed the schedule, organisers face a congested draw as the week progresses.
Point of View
Fresh off a Wimbledon final run and carrying a 44-11 record, is the clear favourite, but playing catch-up matches in humid Montreal conditions is precisely the kind of variable that can unsettle even the form player of the season. Meanwhile, the Toronto women's draw is already producing its own story: Rakhimova's clinical dismantling of Williams, and Uchijima's path to Sabalenka, deserve more attention than the weather headlines are allowing.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was play delayed at the Canadian Open on 3 August 2026?
Rain delayed the start of Day 2 at the Canadian Open in Montreal on 3 August 2026, pushing the expected resumption of play past 12:30 pm local time. It was the second consecutive day of weather disruption at IGA Stadium.
Which players are scheduled to play on Monday at the Montreal Masters?
Matteo Berrettini, Gael Monfils, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and top seed Alexander Zverev are among the players scheduled to open their campaigns on Monday, all subject to the rain delay.
What happened in the women's draw at the National Bank Open in Toronto?
China's Wang Xiyu was eliminated 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 by Sara Bejlek despite playing through a leg strain. Kamilla Rakhimova defeated Venus Williams 6-4, 6-1, and qualifier Moyuka Uchijima set up a second-round match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Who is defending the Canadian Masters 1000 title in 2026?
American Ben Shelton is defending the Canadian Masters 1000 title, having won it 12 months ago in Toronto. In Montreal, Alexander Zverev is the top seed and is chasing his second title there after winning in 2017.
Who is Katherine Sebov and why is her win significant?
Katherine Sebov is a wild card entrant and Toronto native who defeated qualifier Aoi Ito 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday. Her victory made her the first Canadian player to win a match at the 2026 National Bank Open.
