Montreal's Fresh Tennis Monarch: Victoria Mboko
Queen Victoria's Triumph: Mboko's Historic Victory on the WTA Tour
In a thrilling turn of events, 18-year-old Canadian tennis sensation Victoria Mboko has made a splash on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) circuit. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, to Congolese parents and raised in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, Mboko's journey to tennis stardom began at the tender age of four.
Trained at the National Tennis Centre in Montreal, Mboko's strong junior career saw her reach doubles finals at the Australian Open and Wimbledon juniors in 2022. Her successful transition to the professional circuit has been nothing short of remarkable.
During Friday morning's press review, Paul Arcand discussed Mboko's recent victory, likening the enthusiasm of tennis fans to the NHL hockey series this spring. The discussion centred around Mboko's historic performance, as she defeated Naomi Osaka in three sets (2-6, 6-4, 6-1) to win her first title in the WTA.
Mboko's rapid rise up the rankings has been nothing short of meteoric. She began 2025 ranked No. 333 but has surged dramatically up the rankings due to her string of successes. Following her National Bank Open victory, she is projected to rise to approximately No. 24 in the world when the rankings update after August 2025. Other sources state her ranking was recently around No. 156 after multiple ITF title wins earlier in 2025, reflecting a steady climb in the rankings throughout the year.
As the collaboration between La Presse and Cogeco Media continues to bring us the latest in sports news, Mboko's victory marks a significant milestone in her career. Her determination, skill, and dedication have earned her the title of "Queen Victoria" in the tennis world, and her journey is one that continues to inspire young athletes across Canada and beyond.
Elsewhere, it's worth noting that restaurants in the United States are offering Ozempic menus to their customers, while more young people in Quebec are embracing the idea of sovereignty. These developments, while interesting in their own right, serve to highlight the impact that Mboko's victory has had on the sports landscape, capturing the attention and enthusiasm of fans and media alike.
Discussing the electric atmosphere in sports, Paul Arcand compared the excitement of tennis fans after Mboko's historic win to the NHL hockey series' fervor. Despite her recent involvement in tennis, Mboko's passion for sports also extends to hockey, as she cheers for her favorite team during the championship games.
