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Canada will have a strong presence in the re-launch of World Team Tennis (WTT). The annual fee for a one-year subscription is $205.00 plus GST, which automatically renews at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, 10% off the regular price of $259.35. This offer is available to new subscribers and those returning to the league.

The Toronto North Racquet Club will welcome Denis Shapovalov, a native of Richmond Hill, Ontario, to their roster. Shapovalov will join fellow Canadian Jessica Pegula of the New York Empire and Tommy Paul of the Florida Flamingos as part of the league's relaunch set to begin in December.

The three participating teams represent three major U.S. cities - New York, Florida, and Toronto. According to WTT CEO Stephen Amritraj, the goal is to modernize WTT's legacy and create a brand that resonates with both players and fans beyond the tennis court. Each team has a unique identity that reflects its city and the players it features.

Shapovalov, Paul, and Pegula each have personal ties to their respective clubs. Shapovalov's connection to Toronto is evident, while Paul has lived in Boca Raton, Florida since his teenage years, and Pegula's parents own sports properties in western New York.

World Team Tennis was founded by Billie Jean King in 1974 and has had two previous iterations, from 1974 to 1978 and from 1991 to 2021. Toronto North RC brings professional team tennis back to the Golden Horseshoe area, following the Toronto-Buffalo Royals' participation in the league's inaugural season in 1974. Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, will host the opening night of the new league, with games moving to Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto and Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, later in December.

Tennis Canada CEO Gavin Ziv expressed excitement about supporting the return of World Team Tennis and welcoming the event to Toronto. Over one million new tennis players took to the courts in Canada last year, largely inspired by watching world-class athletes compete in person. Ziv anticipates several Canadian players joining the league, providing fans with a new team to cheer for.