Victoria Mboko, the 18-year-old Canadian tennis sensation, has captured national attention with her remarkable performance at the 2025 French Open. Entering the tournament as a qualifier ranked outside the top 300, Mboko defied expectations by advancing to the third round. She secured impressive victories over World No. 45 Lulu Sun and Germany’s Eva Lys, becoming the youngest Canadian to win a Grand Slam-level match.
Head Held High 🙌
Victoria Mboko’s 🇨🇦 inspiring run at Roland-Garros came to an end in the third round against 8th seed Qinwen Zheng 🇨🇳
She may not have won the match, but she’s certainly won the hearts of many new fans 🫶
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— Tennis Canada (@TennisCanada) May 30, 2025
Mboko’s journey is a testament to her resilience and talent. Born in the U.S. to parents who fled war-torn Congo and later settled in Toronto, she has overcome numerous challenges to rise in the tennis world. Her performance at Roland Garros is expected to propel her into the top 100 rankings, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.
Notably, Mboko was featured as GTA Weekly’s Athlete of the Week earlier this year, making her current achievements even more impressive.
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