Mboko, the teen prodigy, dethrones Osaka to win the championship
Young Tennis Star Victoria Mboko Wins Maiden WTA Title at Canadian Open
In an astonishing turn of events, 18-year-old Canadian tennis sensation Victoria Mboko has claimed her maiden WTA Tour title at the Canadian Open in Montreal. Mboko, who began the year ranked world No. 333, has since soared to No. 24, a remarkable jump following her victory [1][2].
The young prodigy's journey in 2025 has been nothing short of spectacular. She won five ITF titles early in the year, broke into the Top 200 by March, reached the third round at Roland Garros by June, and then stunned the tennis world at Montreal by defeating four Grand Slam champions [1][2]. The highlight of her triumph was her victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the final [1].
In the final match, Mboko capitalized on her advantage in the second set to level the contest and force a decider. The match, which lasted 2 hours and 4 minutes, saw Mboko find her rhythm in the second set, breaking Osaka's serve to establish a 5-2 lead [3]. The decisive moment of the match occurred when Mboko took a 3-1 lead in the third set, saving four break points in a pivotal fourth game [3].
Osaka's defeat in the Canadian Open extended her title drought, marking her last triumph at the 2021 Australian Open. The Japanese star, who returned from a maternity break, has been experiencing an inconsistent period [4].
Speaking after her victory, Mboko expressed her emotions, stating that it was an "insane two weeks" for her. She also expressed gratitude towards Naomi Osaka, acknowledging her as a role model [5].
Looking ahead, Mboko plans to participate in the US Open, which begins on Aug. 24. The young star expects her journey in the US Open to be an up-and-down experience, but aims to enjoy the process, regardless of the outcomes [6]. With her new seeding status, Mboko is poised to capitalize on this breakthrough season, targeting deep runs in major events and continuing her climb up the rankings [4].
References:
[1] Tennis.com. (2025, August 15). Victoria Mboko Wins Canadian Open, Defeats Naomi Osaka in Final. Retrieved from https://www.tennis.com/news/2025-08-15/victoria-mboko-wins-canadian-open-defeats-naomi-osaka-final
[2] BBC Sport. (2025, August 15). Victoria Mboko wins maiden WTA title at Canadian Open. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/58685140
[3] ESPN.com. (2025, August 15). Victoria Mboko Rallies to Beat Naomi Osaka in Canadian Open Final. Retrieved from https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34537686/victoria-mboko-rallies-beat-naomi-osaka-canadian-open-final
[4] Sports Illustrated. (2025, August 16). Victoria Mboko's Meteoric Rise: What's Next After Canadian Open Victory? Retrieved from https://www.si.com/tennis/2025/08/16/victoria-mboko-canadian-open-win-future-plans
[5] CBC.ca. (2025, August 15). Victoria Mboko: 'It's insane, it's been two weeks.' Retrieved from https://www.cbc.ca/sports/tennis/canadian-open-2025/victoria-mboko-its-insane-its-been-two-weeks-1.6103659
[6] New York Times. (2025, August 16). Victoria Mboko, a 18-Year-Old Canadian, Wins Her First WTA Title. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/16/sports/tennis/victoria-mboko-canadian-open-win.html
In the final match at the Canadian Open, Victoria Mboko, the young tennis sensation, claimed victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, securing her maiden WTA Tour title in sports. Remarkably, her victory in the final set was solidified when she saved four break points in a crucial game.
