Tennis Canada today announced the class of 2026-2027 for the National Tennis Centre presented by Rogers (NTC), welcoming a cohort of 13 athletes, seven of which are returning athletes and six new recruits. The group includes players from Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.
“We’re excited to welcome the 2026-2027 NTC class, one of our largest groups to date, and support these athletes as they take the next steps toward competing at the highest levels of the sport,” said Guillaume Marx, Vice President of High Performance at Tennis Canada. “With six new players joining a strong group of returning athletes, we’re looking forward to seeing how they grow and challenge themselves throughout the season. Our world-renowned coaches and staff are eager to help each player reach their full potential, providing the expertise, resources and support they need to take the next steps in their development.”
Below is the complete list of the class of 2026-2027, in alphabetical order (Player, Former Club, Hometown, Birth Year):
- Avery Alexander | Gomez Tennis Academy | Sudbury, Ontario | 2009
- Andrea Cabio | Barcelona Tennis Academy | Milton, Ontario | 2009
- Antoine Clavel | Tennis 13 – Académie de Tennis Ménard et associés | Laval, Quebec | 2009
- Caden Colburne | Atlantic Tennis Centre | Truro, Nova Scotia | 2009
- Joni Colburne | Regional Training Centre – Montreal | Truro, Nova Scotia | 2012
- Emma Cuirassier | Tennis Montréal Excellence | Montreal, Quebec | 2012
- Elisabeth Djabourian | Tennis 13 – Académie de Tennis Ménard et associés | Laval, Quebec | 2011
- Antoine Généreux | Académie de tennis UNI(T) | Boischatel, Quebec | 2009
- Victoria Koniouchine | Tennis Montréal Excellence | Montreal, Quebec | 2012
- Callum Mackinnon | Granite Club | Toronto, Ontario | 2010
- Clémence Mercier | Tennis 13 – Académie de Tennis Ménard et associés | Saint-Roch-Ouest, Quebec | 2008
- Andrea Taylor | Regional Training Centre – Toronto | Pickering, Ontario | 2009
- Andy Tchinda Kepche | Club Avantage Multi-Sports / Académie de tennis Aliassime | Quebec City, Quebec | 2009
Since the NTC was established in 2007, 77 players have trained at the Centre, reflecting its ongoing role in developing Canada’s top tennis talent. Its alumni include current and former Top 10 players Bianca Andreescu, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Eugenie Bouchard, Victoria Mboko and Milos Raonic.
The six new NTC members are Avery Alexander, Andrea Cabio, Joni Colburne, Emma Cuirassier, Elisabeth Djabourian and Victoria Koniouchine. They join returning students Antoine Clavel, Caden Colburne, Antoine Généreux, Callum Mackinnon, Clémence Mercier, Andrea Taylor and Andy Tchinda Kepche to form the 2026-2027 class.
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