Victoria Mboko Advances to the Canadian National Open Final
The young Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko staged an epic comeback to reach the final of the Canadian National Open. In an exciting match, Mboko defeated Elena Rybakina, ninth seed, with scores of 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4). The 18-year-old tennis player, after an intense match, fell to the court upon scoring the decisive point, unleashing the euphoria of the audience present, who were chanting “Allez Vicky!”. Mboko, demonstrating great mental fortitude, saved a match point in the third set and managed to break Rybakina’s serve twice to force the tiebreaker.In the final, Mboko will face Japanese star Naomi Osaka, who secured her place after defeating Clara Tauson in the other semifinal with a score of 6-2, 7-6 (7). Mboko, currently ranked 85th in the world, is seeking her first title on the WTA circuit and aims to join Faye Urban (1969) and Bianca Andreescu (2019) as the only Canadians to win this tournament in the Open Era.Incredible match. Thanks to everyone for their support. It was really difficult, but anything can happen.
Victoria Mboko
Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, but raised in Toronto, Mboko achieved notable victories, including a triumph over Coco Gauff and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The match against Rybakina, lasting 2 hours and 46 minutes, became the longest of her young professional career. Elena Rybakina, winner of Wimbledon in 2022 and with nine WTA titles to her name, had defeated Mboko in a previous match in Washington.Playing in front of the home crowd obviously has its advantages. You always have everyone cheering you on to the fullest. It really pushes me in difficult moments where I may not be so positive. Really blessed to have that kind of support.
Victoria Mboko
Mboko, after the match, assured that his wrist felt “much better” and expressed his satisfaction for having remained calm and come back from behind.I knew she was a tough rival. She served very well in these important moments. It was a very close match, like a great fight. So it could go either way, but it went for her.
Elena Rybakina
Naomi Osaka, former world number one and four-time Grand Slam champion, continues to show her best level in a WTA 1000 tournament since the Miami final in 2022. She is seeking her eighth title and her first since the 2021 Australian Open.I was playing tennis very well, but I am happy to have kept my composure. I was patient at the right moments. I feel very happy to have been able to recover after being down, even with a match point, I think.
Victoria Mboko
