By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday August 5, 2024
With the dust from the red brick just barely settling in Paris, it’s time to start the ramp-up to the US Open.
Action kicks off in Toronto for the women his week, with main draw play commencing on Tuesday at the National Bank Open.
Coco Gauff steps in as the top seed at the National Bank Open, with Aryna Sabalenka the No.2 seed, Jessica Pegula at No.3 and Jelena Ostapenko at No.4.
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, Jasmine Paolini, Zheng Qinwen and Danielle Collins will all miss the tournament for various reasons.
See the full draw here:
Among the most noteworthy first-rounders is a clash between Naomi Osaka and Ons Jabeur in the first round.
The top eight seeds get byes into the second round. Gauff will face either Sofia Kenin or a qualifier in the second round.
Main draw action begins on Tuesday August 6 in Toronto.