August 8, 2025 9:44 AM
Canadian Open: Mboko stuns Osaka to clinch maiden WTA 1000 title
In a stunning upset, 18-year-old Canadian wild card Victoria Mboko defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to claim her first WTA 1000 title on home soil at the Canadian Open. After dropping the first set in the championship match, Mboko once again showcased her resilience and fighting spirit. She broke Osaka’s serve in the opening game of the second set — a shift that appeared to rattle the Japanese star, despite her managing to break back twice during the frame. ...