No immediate plans for roof installation at National Bank Open venue in Toronto
TORONTO - Tournament director Karl Hale stated Thursday that there are no immediate plans for Toronto to follow Montreal's lead in installing a retractable roof at IGA Stadium. The proposed project, announced by Tennis Canada in June, aims to modernize facilities at Jarry Park as part of a major upgrade for the National Bank Open.
The venue, built in 2004, is newer than the one in Montreal. Wet weather during the 12-day tournaments in Toronto and Montreal forced organizers to make adjustments, including delaying an evening semifinal in Toronto. The tournament, featuring a 96-player format, has seen high-quality tennis and strong ticket sales. Poland's Iga Swiatek and Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina advanced to the final.
Discussions about potential funding for the Montreal project are ongoing with all three levels of government. The women's National Bank Open drew an estimated total attendance of about 215,000, a WTA Toronto record. Sportsnet, the English-language rights-holder, has adjusted its broadcast coverage for the final six days of the tournament.
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