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Victoria Mboko Skips Cincinnati to Focus on US Open After Montreal Title

Her coach has confirmed she is resting a wrist injury to arrive at the US Open in peak condition

Victoria Mboko celebrates after beating Naomi Osaka in the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal on August 7, 2025
Victoria Mboko's National Bank Open win has rocketed her up the WTA rankings and put her on the radar of the tennis world. The 18-year-old is trying to stay focused as she heads into the US Open later this month as a ranked player.
Aug 7, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Runner up Naomi Osaka (JPN) adresses the crowd after her loss against Victoria Mboko (CAN) at IGA Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Coach Nathalie Tauziat confirmed Mboko withdrew from the Cincinnati Open to rest a wrist injury and arrive at the US Open in peak condition.
  • Her Montreal title vaulted her from world No. 85 to a career-high No. 24, guaranteeing her a seed at her US Open debut in New York.
  • She injured her wrist during the Montreal semifinal, underwent an MRI and has sat out Cincinnati to safeguard her health for tennis’s final Grand Slam.
  • Naomi Osaka faced backlash for not immediately thanking Mboko during the on-court trophy presentation and later apologized, saying she simply “forgot” to congratulate her opponent.
  • Bianca Andreescu advised her fellow Canadian to savor her moment, focus on her process rather than outcomes and keep her circle tight as she adjusts to sudden stardom.