Canada has discovered its next tennis sensation: Victoria Mboko.
With a series of impressive performances in her breakout 2025 season, Mboko quickly established herself as a promising future star in tennis.
Demonstrating that the future is already here, Mboko shocked Coco Gauff in the fourth round of the Canadian Open, marking the most significant victory of her professional career.
Following her win against Gauff, Mboko went on to defeat Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Elena Rybakina, securing her spot in the Canadian Open final.
In a thrilling final, Mboko triumphed over Naomi Osaka in three sets, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, delighting a packed crowd in Montreal and earning her first tour-level title.
Naomi Broady on Mboko’s US Open Prospects
Former WTA player and current Sky Sports commentator, Naomi Broady, was asked if Mboko could now be considered a favorite for the US Open title. She responded, “Given her performance this week, it’s hard not to see her that way. She’s brimming with confidence and will be seeded.”
Broady added, “I wouldn’t want to face her in the draw. The US Open’s North American hard courts play to her strengths. With her new level of pressure, she is no longer the underdog.” Mboko is set to break into the top 32 in the world following her success at the Canadian Open, which will aid her in New York.
Mboko’s Grand Slam Journey
80 days prior, Mboko made her Grand Slam debut in the qualifying round at Roland Garros. She successfully advanced through qualifications and made her mark in the main draw at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
Currently holding a record of 3-2 in Grand Slams, Mboko is positioned well for additional success at the US Open, where she will face crucial decisions regarding her participation in the upcoming Cincinnati Open. Initially secure with a second-round bye, she has hinted at possibly withdrawing to focus on her performance in New York.
Whether or not she continues in Cincinnati or focuses solely on preparing for the US Open, tennis fans will be eagerly watching her next moves as she aims to build on her momentum.
