Mboko Wins Montreal National Bank Open Beating Osaka

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko captured her first WTA 1000 title by defeating Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at the National Bank Open in Montreal, marking a historic win on home soil. At 18, she became the first Canadian woman to win the prestigious tournament since Bianca Andreescu in 2019 and only the third Canadian champion in the Open Era, joining Faye Urban and Andreescu. Mboko’s remarkable run included victories over four Grand Slam champions—Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and Osaka—making her the second-youngest player in the Open Era to achieve this feat after Serena Williams. Starting the year ranked No. 333, Mboko's breakthrough performance propelled her into the top 25, ensuring seeding at the upcoming U.S. Open. Her journey reflects a deep competitive spirit and resilience nurtured since childhood in Burlington, Ontario, with strong family support and coaching. Mboko’s prize money from the tournament nearly doubles her career earnings, signaling her arrival as a major force in women's tennis.