2018 Rogers Cup - Toronto: When, Where, How to watch, Draw

A year ago, Denis Shapovalov grabbed a nation's attention.

Shapovalov, then 143rd in the ATP rankings, faced Rafael Nadal at the 2017 installment of the Rogers Cup. The Canadian teenager pulled off the near impossible to defeat Nadal and became a fixture in the professional tennis world, not to mention the darling of Canada. Shapovalov reached the ATP's Top 25 since the momentous win. Now, Shapovalov returns to the event that propelled him into stardom this week as the Rogers Cup shifts to Toronto for the ATP Tour.

Merci Montreal and thank you Canada. I cannot thank you enough for the love and support #DontStopFighting pic.twitter.com/8Esf2tvC7K

— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) August 13, 2017

Top stars like Nadal, Juan Martin del Potro and Kevin Anderson are taking part this week, though Andy Murray already had to withdraw due to injury. Canadian Milos Raonic was also granted entry into the tournament; and, of course, defending champion Alexnader Zverev looks to defend his title as the second seed behind Nadal. World No. 2 Roger Federer also withdrew from the Rogers Cup, citing the length of the tour schedule and needing rest. Federer is a two-times Rogers Cup champion.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2018 Rogers Cup – Toronto.

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When is the 2018 Rogers Cup?

The first round of Rogers Cup begins on Monday, Aug. 6. Quarterfinal matches are set to begin on Aug. 10, with the tournament running through Aug. 12 — when the Rogers Cup champion is crowned.

Where is the 2018 Rogers Cup being held?

Since 1980, Montreal and Toronto have split hosting duties between men and women. Shapovalov and the men's draw will play this year at the Aviva Center in Toronto.

How to Watch 2018 Rogers Cup?

Sportsnet maintains the exclusive rights to the Rogers Cup. Men's and women's sessions will be broadcast on Sportsnet and Sportsnet 1 beginning with the opening round.

Defending Champion

A year ago, Alex Zverev defeated Shapovalov in the semifinals to earn the opportunity to face Roger Federer in the Rogers Cup final. 

Zverev defeated Federer 6-3, 6-4 to claim the 2017 Rogers Cup championship. The hard court surface is where Zverev normally finds most success against his opponents. In 2017, Zverev earned tournament victories in four of five appearances on the surface. He could repeat at the Rogers Cup, earning ideal position ahead of the US Open. 

Canadian Draw

Peter Polansky fell in a second-round Rogers Cup rematch to Novak Djokovic on Wednesday

Shapovalov lost to Robin Haase in the third round of the Rogers Cup. Shapovalov and Felix-Auger Alisassme already dropped their doubles match.

Milos Raonic suffered a shocking loss to Frances Tiafoe in three sets on Wednesday.

Felix Auger-Aliassiame ousted France's Lucas Pouille. 

Borna Coric eliminated Vasek Pospisil in the first round. 

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