The 18-year old astounding Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina in the knockouts, Mboko defeats the four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka in WTA Final in Monteal.
18-year-old Canadian tennis sensation Victoria Mboko pulled off a historic upset by defeating four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the final of the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal. With this victory, Mboko becomes the youngest Canadian WTA champion and the second youngest player in the Open Era to beat four Grand Slam winners in a single tournament.
Osaka came out firing, dominating the first set with a commanding 6-2 win. Her powerful baseline shots and precise serves gave Mboko little room to breathe. But the teenager refused to back down.
In the second set, Mboko showed incredible composure. She tightened her game, cut down on unforced errors, and broke Osaka late in the set to win it 6-4—leveling the match and igniting the crowd in Montreal.
The third set was all about Mboko. With momentum on her side, she unleashed a barrage of aggressive returns and fearless net play. The 18-year-old stormed through the final set 6-1 to claim her first-ever WTA Tour title.
Speaking to the press after her breakthrough win, Mboko said:
“When I had that winning moment and saw so many people standing and cheering for me, it felt surreal. I never imagined something like this would happen so soon. I’m super happy, and I think it just proves your dreams are closer than they seem.”
Mboko’s path to the title was nothing short of remarkable. On her way to the final, she defeated four Grand Slam champions, showcasing her rising potential on the global stage. With this landmark win, she is now being touted as the future of women’s tennis.
The victory will boost Mboko’s WTA ranking, putting her in contention for a direct entry into the upcoming Grand Slam events, including the US Open 2025.