Rogers Cup Returns with a Twist: What to Expect from the 2025 Toronto Masters
by Geoffrey Ejiga | by Geoffrey Ejiga
Rogers Cup Toronto Debuts a New Format
The Rogers Cup will get underway in Toronto from July 26 to August 7, and this year, it returns with a twist. For the first time in its history, the tournament will adopt a 12-day format, mirroring the changes seen across other ATP Masters 1000 events.
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The format change ensures a more balanced and spacious schedule for players. For instance, the main singles draw has expanded from 56 to 96 participants, allowing more competition to thrive at the highest level of North American hardcourt tennis.
More importantly, players who make a deep run in the tournament won’t be forced to play back-to-back matches, reducing the risk of injuries just before the US Open series hits full swing.
As tradition holds, the men’s tournament will be held at the Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, while the women’s edition will take place at Montreal’s IGA Stadium.
Toronto Masters 1000: Big Names and Bigger Hopes on Canadian Court
This year’s Rogers Cup boasts a star-studded lineup across both the ATP and WTA circuits. Who will come out on top, and whose quest for the ATP title will come to a dramatic end?
On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and Jack Draper withdrew from the tournament, slightly weakening the roster. However, the show must go on, so Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev will command the spotlight in Toronto.
Meanwhile, on the women’s side, Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, and Mirra Andreeva are present among the top seeds. World No. 3 Iga Świątek will also return as the face of the draw, joined by World No.2 Coco Gauff. Both players have been fantastic for much of the 2025 season, and they will look to solidify their positions as the frontrunners heading into the US Open. Their presence also means a heavyweight battle is on the cards, even potentially in the final.
From a local perspective, former top 10 stars Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov will be eager to impress in front of home support. Meanwhile, up-and-coming players such as Gabriel Diallo and Rebecca Marino could earn wildcard entries, giving the next generation of Canadian stars a chance to test their mettle against the world’s best.
Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev to Headline the Field
Top seeds Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev will headline the Toronto Masters 1000.
For Zverev, this marks a return to where he lifted his first hardcourt ATP Masters in 2017 and a chance to lift his eighth ATP Masters title. Meanwhile, Fritz has never made it past the third round in Toronto but he is in the form of his life. He won the ATP in Eastbourne, made it to the Wimbledon semifinals and earned a place in the Washington quarterfinal.
