Up north, the likes of Monfils, Mboko, Eala and Andreescu feature on opening days in Toronto and Montreal.

“I don't know why someone would want to see that,” said the No. 22 seed, after learning that her pre-match walkabout had been broadcast for all to watch.

They will face Slovakia, which followed up its upset of the U.S. with a win over Australia. Italy and Poland will play in the other semifinal.