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Wednesday night in Toronto saw American Jessica Pegula, the 2023 National Bank Open champ and third seed in this year’s tournament, open her title defence defeating Karolína Plíšková in straight sets in the Round of 32.

Thursday afternoon in Montreal will see another champ hit the court to begin his own quest for a repeat win.

Here’s what to watch for at the National Bank Open on Thursday, including Canadian women in action.

Sinner starts title defence

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