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Rising Star Mboko Wins First WTA 1000 Title, Elena Rybakina Re-enters Top 10
In a stunning turn of events at the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal, 18-year-old Canadian Victoria Mboko made history by defeating Elena Rybakina in the semifinals and going on to win her first WTA Tour singles title.
Mboko, who is currently Canada's No. 1 singles player, won the match 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(4) after saving a match point. Her victory marked her first WTA Tour singles title at the WTA 1000 level and propelled her to a career-high singles ranking of world No. 24 as of August 4, 2025.
The young tennis sensation's impressive performance in Montreal was not a one-off. She has enjoyed a breakthrough 2025 season, winning 22 consecutive ITF matches without dropping a set and securing five ITF Challenger Tour titles. Earlier in her career, she made her WTA Tour doubles debut at the Canadian Open in 2022 and has also achieved notable junior success, including doubles finals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
Mboko's journey to the final in Montreal was nothing short of historic. She became the first Canadian in the Open Era to defeat three former Grand Slam champions (Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Sofia Kenin) in a single WTA event. She is also the youngest Canadian and the fourth Canadian overall to reach the final of Canada's signature event, the first to do so in Montreal specifically, and only the third player ever to reach her maiden WTA final at a WTA 1000 event since 2009.
Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, who had previously reached the semifinals in Montreal, did not make it to the final this year. However, her confident play in the tournament helped her re-enter the top 10 in the WTA world rankings, taking the 10th position. This significant achievement follows a series of tournaments with mixed results.
In the WTA doubles world rankings, Anna Danilina continues to hold her position in the top 10, currently ranked 10th. Her ranking is independent of the performance of other Kazakh tennis players, including Elena Rybakina. Zarina Diyas is currently ranked 251st among Kazakh players, Yulia Putintseva is ranked 46th, and Zhibek Kulambayeva is ranked 295th.
In conclusion, Victoria Mboko's impressive performance in Montreal has cemented her place as a rising star in the world of tennis. Elena Rybakina's return to the top 10 is a testament to her resilience, while Anna Danilina maintains her strong position in the WTA doubles world rankings. The stage is set for more exciting tennis action in the coming months.
Tennis has been a significant part of Victoria Mboko's 2025 season, with her victory at the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal marking her first title in sports at this level. Elena Rybakina, despite not making it to the final, managed to re-enter the top 10 in the WTA world rankings, demonstrating her consistent performance in various tournaments.
