Félix Auger-Aliassime is set to make history as the highest seeded Canadian in the Open Era at the National Bank Open, taking place in his hometown of Montreal. The tournament runs from August 1 to August 13, coinciding with his 26th birthday. He is currently the favorite to become the first first-time champion in men's singles at the tournament for the sixth consecutive year. However, achieving this will be a challenge as he faces tough competition, including the second seed Alexander Zverev, who has recently been performing at a high level.

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The National Bank Open Power Rankings highlight the contenders for the title, with Auger-Aliassime currently ranked second, improving four positions since the previous rankings. He holds an actual ranking of 4 and a 2026 record of 30 wins and 14 losses. His most notable recent performance was reaching the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. Despite a lack of wins at the National Bank Open since 2022, this year’s iteration could see a resurgence for the Canadian No. 1.

The top spot in the rankings belongs to Alexander Zverev, whose performance this year has been impressive, with a record of 44-11 and a runner-up finish at Wimbledon. Zverev, a previous champion at the National Bank Open in 2017, looks to add another Masters 1000 title to his collection after winning his first Grand Slam earlier this year at Roland-Garros.

Ben Shelton, ranked third, is a previous champion at this event (2025) and aims to defend his title after an impressive year that saw him capture six ATP titles across various surfaces. He holds a current ranking of 8 with a record of 25-11.

Daniil Medvedev, ranked fourth, has a significant history in the tournament, having previously won in 2021. Medvedev's current ranking is 7, with a 2026 record of 30 wins and 12 losses.

Other notable players in the rankings include Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli, both of whom have shown strong performances recently. Fritz, ranked fifth, has previously reached the semifinals at this event, while Cobolli, now positioned sixth, has become a formidable contender on tour after several notable results this season.

The competition among the ATP's top players promises an exciting tournament as they vie for the prestigious title at the National Bank Open.