With Iga Swiatek chasing ground in the Race, Coco Gauff as top seed, and Jessica Pegula seeking a rare three-peat, Montreal’s 12-day WTA 1000 is loaded.

Leylah Fernandez is up to No. 24 after her biggest career title, Venus Williams returns to the rankings at 45 years old and Taylor Townsend reaches No. 1 in doubles.