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Victoria Mboko Claims Montreal WTA 1000 Title With Comeback Win Over Osaka

Her victory in Montréal secures her a spot among the world’s top 30 players on Monday’s rankings update.

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La Japonaise Naomi Osaka en finale de l'Open de tennis du Canada face à la Canadienne Victoria Mboko, le 7 août 2025 à Montréal
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La Canadienne Victoria Mboko sert contre la japonaise Naomi Osaka en finale de l'Open de tennis du Canada, le 7 août 2025 à Montréal

Overview

  • The 18-year-old world No. 85 rallied from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the final for her first main-tour and WTA 1000 championship.
  • She will make her top-30 debut when the updated WTA rankings are released on Monday.
  • Along the way she upset four Grand Slam champions, including former world No. 2 Coco Gauff, demonstrating her breakthrough form.
  • Mboko is the first Canadian in the modern era to reach the Montréal final and to eliminate multiple major titleholders in a single event.
  • Resale prices for the final reached CA$ 5,494 for a pair of tickets, highlighting surging fan demand and commercial value.