Victoria Mboko Stages Stunning Comeback at National Bank Open
So, have you heard what just happened at the National Bank Open? Victoria Mboko, the 18-year-old tennis sensation from Toronto, pulled off an absolutely electric comeback win against world No. 39 Marie Bouzkova to advance to the fourth round. It was the kind of match that really shows you what resilience looks like on the court.
The night started off a bit rocky for Mboko. She dropped the first set 1-6 in just 29 minutes—definitely not how she wanted to open. Bouzkova came out on fire, breaking Mboko twice right off the bat and dominating most of the points early on. Mboko admitted afterward that it felt like everything was off in that set—her timing, her movement, even her focus. It was one of those moments where nothing seems to click.
But here’s where it gets good.
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After that first set, Mboko took a short break and came back looking like a completely different player. Right away in the second set, she broke Bouzkova's serve and started moving with a lot more intention and sharpness. Even though she double-faulted a few times and gave up a break, she didn’t let it spiral. Instead, she recalibrated, broke back, and took the second set 6-3.
Then came the third set—and it was all Mboko.
Bouzkova seemed to be struggling physically and even had to take a medical timeout for what looked like a thigh issue. Mboko didn’t waste a second. She stayed aggressive, broke Bouzkova three more times, and ran away with the set 6-0. It was total domination. The crowd in Montreal? Completely behind her the whole way. You could feel the momentum shift and the energy just kept building.
This win marked Mboko’s sixth career victory over a top-50 opponent. And she’s the last Canadian standing in the WTA 1000 main draw, which makes it all the more exciting. Now, she’s set to face top seed Coco Gauff in the next round. They’ve actually met before this season—Gauff edged her out in Rome in a three-set battle. So, there’s some history there, and it’s shaping up to be a highly anticipated rematch.
Mboko said she’s excited and ready for a fight, and even Gauff acknowledged that Mboko has grown a lot since their last match. With both players in form and hungry, it’s going to be one to watch.
Honestly, Victoria Mboko’s run so far has been inspiring—she’s showing grit, growth, and a real spark under pressure. Whatever happens next, she’s officially put everyone on notice.
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