WELCOME TO THE
EDMONTON NATIONAL
BANK CHALLENGER
Welcome to the Edmonton National Bank Challenger, a thrilling addition to the 2024 tennis calendar.
Tennis Canada is excited to announce the return of the Edmonton National Bank Challenger for another exhilarating year of tennis action! Set to take place once again at the prestigious Royal Glenora Club, mark your calendars for October 6 to 13, 2024, as we bring you another unforgettable week of world-class tennis.
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Edmonton National Bank Challenger promises to deliver another spectacular showcase of talent from October 6 to 13. With a combined total prize money of $50,000 for the men’s and women’s events, the stakes are set high for these athletes.
Tennis Canada is proud to bring back the Edmonton National Bank Challenger as a cornerstone of the National Bank Challenger Tour. Alongside esteemed events in Winnipeg, Granby, Saguenay, Calgary, and Drummondville, Edmonton stands as a beacon of tennis excellence in Canada. Edmonton will be the first stop on this tour.
Join us at the Royal Glenora Club from October 6 to 13, 2024, as we celebrate the sport we love and witness the next generation of tennis stars rise to prominence at the Edmonton National Bank Challenger.
Tournament
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Missing the matches at the Club? Don’t worry! You can still catch all the action live by clicking this link:
Plus, stay updated on scores with the ITF Live Scores App!
Event Schedule
Monday, October 7
10:00am - 5:00pm
Qualifying Matches & Main Draw
7:30pm - 10:00pm
Qualifying Matches & Main Draw
Saturday, October 12
11:00am
Beer Gardens Open
11:00am - 12:00pm
Nation Bank Kids Day
11:00am - 5:00pm
VIP Lounge Open
11:00am - 5:00pm
Semi Finals
12:00pm-6:00pm
Main Draw
Sunday, October 13
11:00am
Beer Gardens Open
11:00am - 5:00pm
VIP Lounge Open
4:00pm - Onwards
Trophy Ceremony
11:00am - 4:00pm
Finals
5:00pm
Volunteer Appreciation Party
Get Involved
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As a Member, you and your guest are invited to experience the event for free until Friday, October 11th! This year, tickets for Saturday and Sunday are just $10 each, with all proceeds benefiting the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society to support our local tennis community.
Don’t miss out—secure your spot on:
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Still wanting VIP access? Don’t miss out on your chance! We have sponsorship opportunities available that come with exclusive perks. If you're interested in sponsoring, please reach out to Scott Hippe at ceo@royalglenora.com.
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This year’s lineup of players looks spectacular, featuring last year's doubles champion Liv Hovde, and up-and-coming Canadian talents Stacey Fung, and Kalya Cross. In the men’s category, we welcome back Aziz Dougaz, Liam Draxl, and last year’s men’s singles champion Justin Boulais. A full list of players entered can be found here for Men and for Women.
Feature Players of 2024
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Aziz Dougaz
#230 | TUNISIA
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Anouk Koevermans
#232 | NETHERLANDS
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Liam Draxl
#249 | CANADA
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Liv Hovde
#252 | CANADA
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Andre Ilagan
#422 | USA
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Stacey Fung
#296 | CANADA
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Louis Wessels
#498 | GERMANY
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Kayla Cross
#397 | CANADA
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Justin Boulais
#736 | CANADA
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Cadence Brace
#450 | CANADA
What to Know
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Lower Level:
Hot Shots: 7:00am – 9:00pmUpper Level (exclusive to RGC Members and VIPs):
61 Restaurant and Lounge:
Monday to Friday: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 8:00pmRoyal Café:
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Members of the Royal Glenora Club are to get their tickets using GameTime. Members are able to sign up under GameTime – Social – Fall.
Non-Members will have to purchase tickets through our Eventbrite. Tickets available here.
Policies
There will be no assigned seating during the Challenger Event.
All general admission tickets are on a first come-first-serve basis with the exception of VIPs who will be given an assigned seating area.Spectator Etiquette
Please remain in your seat until the end of play and only leave your seat during a player change-over.
Please refrain from making noise during play.
Turn cell phones to silent or vibrate mode.
Do not use flash photography from the stands.
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2023 Champions
Men's Doubles Champion: Giles Hussey and Vasilios Caripi
Women's Doubles Champion: Kayla Cross and Liv Hovde
Men's Singles Champion: Justin Boulais
Women's Singles Champion: Arina Rodionova
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
Acknowledgement of Indigenous Land
We’d like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground and home for many Indigenous Peoples, including Cree, Saulteaux, Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, and Nakota Sioux Peoples. We honor their enduring connection to this land.