Overview

• Branstine, ranked 191st, enters this week’s National Bank Open in Montreal courtesy of a Canadian wild card.
• She carried momentum from a Wimbledon qualifying sweep that earned her a first Grand Slam main-draw appearance.
• Since 2016, she has trained at Tennis Canada’s national centre in Montreal and has competed for Canada since 2017.
• The 24-year-old dual citizen financed her early career through modeling, teaching tennis and delivering food for Uber Eats after her family’s financial collapse.
• Her rising profile is drawing brand interest and sponsorship talks that could underwrite her tour expenses.