Top Female Tennis Contenders to Watch at the National Bank Open 2024

The National Bank Open 2024 in Toronto gets ready for an electrifying event with some of the finest talents in women’s tennis. This year, fans are in for a real show—high-stake matches that might decide the fate of the seasons and provide moments to remember for years to come. On the eve of that, here are your top female tennis contenders who may prove ready to take up any tough challenge ahead of them:

Top Female Tennis Contenders at the National Bank Open 2024

Iga Swiatek

• Current Ranking: 1
• 2024 Performance: 42 wins, 8 losses
• Notable Achievements: Four-time French Open champion looking for her first Canadian title.

Swiatek comes into the National Bank Open as the top seed and looks to add another prestigious title to her already esteemed resume. Her continued strong performance and strong baseline game allow her to be one of the favored winners.

Coco Gauff

• Current Ranking: 2
• 2024 Performance: 35 wins, 10 losses
• Notable Achievements: US Open champion, quarter-finalist at last year’s National Bank Open.

Gauff has been in great form this year, evidencing both her versatility and fighting spirit on the court. As the second seed, she looks forward to going deep into Toronto for the weekend and continuing her strong 2023 season​. In Wimbledon 2024 Gauff was defeated by Navarro.

Aryna Sabalenka

• Current Ranking: 3
• 2024 Performance: 38 wins, 11 losses
• Notable Achievements: Australian Open champion, Wimbledon semi-finalist.

She has claimed much success this season with her aggressive playing style and a powerful serve. Surely, she is going to be the strong rival for any player in the draw​.

Elena Rybakina

• Current Ranking: 4
• 2024 Performance: 40 wins, 8 losses
• Notable Achievements: Wimbledon semi-finalist, known for her big serve and groundstrokes.

Rybakina will love the fact that her playing style really suits the fast hard courts of Toronto. Sure, she has suffered a few disappointments with her health lately, but when fit, she still manages to secure big wins. Thus, the potential for domination, in this case, is highly likely​.

Jasmine Paolini

• Current Ranking : 5
• 2024 Record: 30 wins–13 losses
• Notable Achievements:: Wimbledon Finalist, Big Jump in Ranking.

This is a breakout year for Paolini, moving from just inside the Top 50 to the top 5 in the world; her grit and newfound level of playing is what makes her one of the dark horses in this tournament​ ​.

Jessica Pegula

• Current Ranking: 6
• Performance in 2024: 20 wins- 9 losses
• Notable Achievements: Reigning National Bank Open champion, Berlin champion on grass.

Pegula will look to defend her title in Toronto with high spirits. Her recent performances show that after being riddled with several injuries, she is finally ready to hit the big stage ​again. ​​

Qinwen Zheng

• Ranking as of date: 7
• 2024 Performance: 24 wins, 12 losses
• Notable Achievements: Australian Open finalist, Palermo champion.

Zheng is one of the rising stars in tennis, having improved through the course of this year. All-court game and youth make her an exciting contender​. National Bank Open​​ National Bank Open​​.

Barbora Krejcikova

• Current Ranking: 10
• 2024 Performance: 14 wins, 9 losses
• Notable Achievements: Wimbledon Champion, two-time Grand Slam champion.

Krejcikikova arrives at the National Bank Open with a surge in self-confidence owing to her wins Wimbledon for second Grand Slam Singles title. She has proved her all-surface prowess, therefore dangerous for any event she participated in. 

Concerning the National Bank Open 2024

The National Bank Open—more specifically, the Rogers Cup—is one of the cornerstone tennis events on the planet that includes the world’s best players from the WTA Tour. This year, it is going to take place in Toronto at the Sobeys Stadium from August 5 through 13. With the top 16 players in its draw, this is sure to be a very competitive and inspiring week of tennis.

Stay tuned with TennisKhelo for the latest in international tennis news and the most recent updates from the National Bank Open 2024, when the best of the best in the game go head-to-head for honors in Toronto.