Canadian teen Victoria Mboko couldn’t carry her summer magic into New York. In the first round of the 2025 US Open, she fell to former Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, who used her experience to cruise through 6-3, 6-2. Mboko struggled with nerves, hitting 10 double faults that cost her momentum.
Montreal Breakthrough
Just weeks earlier, Mboko stunned the tennis world at the National Bank Open in Montreal, her first WTA title. The 18-year-old toppled four Grand Slam champions Sofia Kenin, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Naomi Osaka before defeating Osaka in the final 2-6, 6-4, 6-1. The win made her the third Canadian woman ever to win the tournament.
Despite the early US Open exit, Mboko’s fearless summer run proved she’s a rising star to watch. Montreal showed her potential; New York showed her what’s still to learn. For an 18-year-old, the future remains bright.