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Draper headlines final batch of Montreal wild cards

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Jack Draper holds his tennis racket while preparing for a serve during the National Bank Open in Montreal.

The National Bank Open in Montreal has announced its final list of main-draw wild cards for the 2026 tournament. Jack Draper receives a spot in the main draw as he works to regain his form following an injury-plagued season. The British left-hander previously reached the quarter-finals at this event in 2022 and carries the momentum of his 2025 Indian Wells Masters title into the competition.

Alongside Draper, local favorites Alexis Galarneau and Liam Draxl earn spots in the main draw. Galarneau is making his seventh appearance at the tournament, while Draxl secured his entry by winning the Road to the NBO competition for the second consecutive year. These players join previously announced recipients Gael Monfils and Montreal native Gabriel Diallo in the bracket.

The tournament also finalized its qualifying field by granting a wild card to Kei Nishikori. The former world number four, who previously reached the event final in 2016, is competing in his final season on the professional tour. Canadian players Duncan Chan, Keegan Rice, and Justin Boulais also received spots in the qualifying draw.

These additions complete the roster for the upcoming Masters 1000 event. Fans can expect a mix of veteran presence and local talent as the tournament begins its 2026 campaign in Montreal.