Canada’s Carol Zhao Receives Main-Draft Wild Card Carol Zhao has earned the prestigious and eagerly awaited wildcard slot for upcoming final season of the 'National Bank Open,' a sign of her skill under pressure.
The event will kick off at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto on Saturday. This news also extends to Arseneault, who received the duo’s main-draw wildcard.
31-Year-Old Confirmation of 2026 Season Closing: Earlier this year, a confirmation was given that it will be Zhao's last season as an active participant in tournaments, having embarked on her WTA professional pathway in 2016 and becoming a respected figure within the Canadian tennis community.
National Bank Open Wild Card Selections by Tennis Canada Heads-up Decision: Head of Women’s Tennis at Tennis Canada chose to award wildcard spots for Zhao and Arseneault - in what is likely their last chance at such significant recognition on national soil. Tennis Canada also presented wild cards to other high-profile figures such as Venus Williams, Bianca Andreescu, Kayla Cross, Katherine Sebov, Cadence Brace, and Rebecca Marino, each vying for the opportunity of one final stage play in a tournament they hold dear with personal dedication.
