Five athletes will defend Canada’s colours at the Olympic Games
Tennis Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the list of Team Canada athletes selected to compete in tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The five athletes are:
SIMPLE
| Athletes | Domicile | Singles Rankings* |
| Leylah Annie Fernandez | Laval (QC) | 33e |
| Bianca Andreescu | Mississauga (ON) | 64e ** |
| Félix Auger-Aliassime | Montreal (QC) | 18e |
| Milos Raonic | Thornhill (ON) | 33e ** |
DOUBLE
| Teams | Domicile | Doubles rankings* |
| Gabriela Dabrowski/Leylah Annie Fernandez | Ottawa (ON)/Laval (QC) | 7e/64e |
| Félix Auger-Aliassime/Milos Raonic | Montréal (QC)/Thornhill (ON) | 580e/S.O. |
*Ranking as of the registration deadline of Monday, June 10.
**Indicates that protected ranking was used for registration.
These athletes qualified for the Games based on their WTA and ATP rankings as of Monday, June 10. Andreescu and Raonic used their protected rankings to secure direct entry. In doubles, Fernandez will be paired with Dabrowski for the women’s draw, while Auger-Aliassime will team up with Raonic for the men’s event. Tennis will be played from July 27 to August 4 (Day 1 to Day 9) on the clay courts of Roland-Garros.
The mixed doubles acceptance list will also be based on ranking, but will be established following an on-site registration process the week of competition and will include athletes who are already competing in one of the other four brackets.
WHAT THEY SAID:
“To be able to represent Canada at the Olympic Games again is an honour. I had a great time at the Tokyo Games and I’m looking forward to joining the rest of the team in Paris. Being able to meet athletes from other disciplines and spend time with them is a great experience. We’re usually all focused on our own sport, and the Olympics give us the opportunity to learn from each other and come together as one big family.”
–Leylah Annie Fernandez
“In sport, there is no greater honor than taking part in the Olympic Games alongside the best athletes in the world. I am very happy to have the opportunity to participate and team up with Leylah [Fernandez]. I can not wait to be there ! “
–Gabriela Dabrowski
“Over the past few months, while I was recovering from an injury, competing in the Olympic Games was a big goal of mine. Representing my country is always an honor and I can’t wait to do so again alongside this incredible team of Canadian athletes on the biggest stage in the world in Paris. It’s a dream come true and I can’t wait to soak up the Olympic atmosphere and give it my all on the pitch. »
–Bianca Andreescu
“It is an honour to represent my country at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris and I am thrilled to be part of Team Canada. This is a sporting event that brings the world and athletes together around the Olympic values of friendship, respect and excellence. I am proud to be part of such an inspiring event and look forward to carrying the Canadian flag as high and far as possible.”
–Félix Auger-Aliassime
“Being able to represent Team Canada at the Paris Olympic Games is a real honor. My first Olympic experience in London in 2012 was extraordinary, and I’m sure this one will be even more so. Our team has a lot of depth, which gives us the opportunity to achieve great things. For my part, I didn’t think this opportunity would come again, so I’m going to savor every moment. »
–Milos Raonic
“Team Canada’s tennis athletes are on the rise. Their historic performances in recent years bode well for great success in Paris, says Bruny Surin, Chef de Mission of Team Canada for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The strength of this team, combined with their masterful focus and play, will be a formidable force on the legendary courts of Roland Garros. Get ready to see our tennis stars take the ball and represent Canada loud and clear. »
–Bruny Surin, head of mission for Paris 2024
“We know that for these players, there is no greater honour than representing their country. After winning the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup in the last two years, we have high hopes for medals at these Games. Our players have proven themselves time and time again on the court. We are very proud of this group and look forward to arriving in Paris and competing against the best in the world.”
–Guillaume Marx — Vice President of High Performance, Tennis Canada
The Paris Games will be a first Olympic participation for Andreescu, a second for Fernandez (Tokyo 2020), Auger-Aliassime (Tokyo 2020) and Raonic (London 2012), as well as a third for Dabrowski (Rio de Janeiro 2016, Tokyo 2020 ). Canada’s only medal in tennis was won by Sébastien Lareau and Daniel Nestor when they topped the men’s doubles podium in Sydney in 2000.
Team Canada will enter the Olympic Games with unparalleled success on the international stage as the reigning Billie Jean King Cup (women’s) world champions and 2022 Davis Cup (men’s) champions.
COACHES:
- Heidi El Tabakh (Toronto, ON) — Women’s Tennis Coach
- Frank Dancevic (Niagara Falls, ON) — men’s tennis coach
SUPPORT STAFF :
- Guillaume Marx (Montreal, QC) — Vice President of High Performance, Tennis Canada
- Janet Petras (Vancouver, BC) — team leader
- Nicolas Perrotte (Montreal, QC) — physical trainer
- Alain Beaupré (Montreal, QC) — responsible for team logistics
Before athletes are chosen to be a part of Team Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee Selection Committee must approve all nominations it has received from all national sport organizations.
You can view the most recent list of Team Canada members by clicking here.
