Hard on the heels of their Olympic triumphs, tennis players are already back on the court, playing at the year’s last major event. Canadian tennis players seemed to have a remarkable year with great lengths of firsts in their corner. And to continue the rhythms of triumph six players will be participating in the event, it would be weeks of clash between retaining titles and a career breakthrough for the athletes .
The Canadian stars to grace upcoming event will be Félix Auger-Aliassime (Montreal, QC), Leylah Annie Fernandez (Laval, QC), Denis Shapovalov (Richmond Hill, ON), Bianca Andreescu (Mississauga, ON), Rebecca Marino (Vancouver, BC) and in doubles, Gabriela Dabrowski (Ottawa, ON).
Aliassime Eyes a Historic US Open Run
Aliassime, the rising star of Canadian tennis, is looking to build on his Paris Olympics missed medal in the men’s single. The world rank 9, whose name is ringing after the historic bronze at Paris Olympics, had missed the title in US Open 2021 against Daniil Medvedev. However this time, he seems to be approaching the court with more confidence and enthusiasm expecting him to cross that mark with his powerful serve and a solid all-around game. Canada’s potential dark horse in the men’s singles draw, would be up against Jannik Sinner, Tommy Paul or Stefanos Tsitsipas fourth round and quarter-finals. 
Canada’s Shapovalov Mighty Comeback
Shapovalov, the 25-year lefty, has touched the top 10 mark but seems to have had some bumps after that. After reaching quarter-final at the 2020 US Open, now hopes are to precede the level. The ATP 2021 Wimbledon holder plans to increase the count to two this week. Facing Botic Van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the first round could be an easy win, but he needs to keep his skills reserved for Carlos Alcaraz in the second round and Jack Draper in the third.
Andreescu Fight to Retain her Title
In the women’s singles, Bianca Andreescu, the reigning US Open champion, will be aiming to defend her title. Entering as a seeded athlete, she would be playing the opening round against the world rank 5, Jasmine Paolini. Making noise much before her arrival through a letter to the world, she is poised to take a revenge against Paolini, who has been the sole player to crush her dreams in past three majors in round three.
Holding the title of Canada’s first woman ever to win a title, she looks forward to making that a double. Despite an unfavorable backlash due to injuries she finally has the chance to revive the glories of 2019 triumph.
Fernandez Poised to Make her Breakthrough
Fernandez, a name recalled to make an opening moment for Canada by becoming the first Canadian woman ever to reach the last sixteen in singles at the tennis event by defeating Cristina Busca of Spain in straight sets. The left-hander’s talent has been on the rise. Despite a medal loss at the Olympics, this season, she is more hungry than ever to make the US Open her own. The Montreal native would be up against ace two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka, Jelena Ostapenko, Fernandez or Putintseva ahead of the quarter-finals.
Marino’s Fourth Appearance at the US Open
The last to represent the Canadian in the women’s singles draw is Rebecca Marino. Currently at the 112th position, is set to attend her fourth U.S Open main-draw appearance since her professional debut. The 2010-2011 Female Player of the Year took an indefinite break in 2013 but returned to the game she lived for in 2018 and has been making moves since then. The Toronto native has her eyes locked to give her every strength to make this year’s last major an addition to her book of achievements.
Fans Hope for a Title in Doubles
Lastly, in doubles, fans will once again be able to count on the presence of defending champion Dabrowski, currently standing at the 7th rank in the world. She has not just made a name for herself at the Paris Olympics but will be making her ninth appearance at the American Major. Holding 13 WTA doubles titles, including two mixed doubles trophies at the Australian Open (2018) and French Open (2017). She seemed poised to retain her triumphs.
