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Old Posted Aug 14, 2017, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by GreaterMontréal View Post
Rogers Cup in Montreal sets world record for attendance at one-week tournament

216,097

http://montrealgazette.com/news/loca...eek-tournament
I was just about to post this...

Montreal showing it's the best "event" city in the World. Beating its own record from 2011.

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The previous attendance record for a one-week tournament was also set in Montreal in 2011, with a total of 213,760.
Montreal also holds the women record for a week long tournament.

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The Rogers Cup is reaching new heights.

Sunday’s final at Uniprix Stadium in Montreal, which saw third-seed Agnieszka Radwanska beat Venus Williams in straight sets 6-4, 6-2, helped the event break the world record for attendance at a week-long women’s tennis tournament.

The event drew 181,996 spectators, topping the previous Rogers Cup high of 174,706 set in 2006.

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“This is my favourite city. I love it,” said Williams, who’s still seeking her first tournament victory of the season. “I think I was hitting some balls on Sunday, and I couldn’t believe the massive number of fans here. I’ve never seen anything like it, even at a major.

“As much as I love Toronto, I wish the women’s tournament was here every year. I would love to continue my winning ways in Canada, in Quebec, so I’m looking forward to it.”
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/spor...ticle19985128/
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