Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko rallied to reach the Canadian Open final, beating ninth-seeded Elena Rybakina 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Thursday (August 7, 2025). The 18-year-old Mboko dropped to the court after Rybakina’s shot sailed long on match point as the crowd — lined with “Allez Vicky” — erupted.

Naomi Osaka joked that she was ‘shook’ after being told that her Canadian Open rival idolised her while growing up. The Japanese star will face home favourite Victoria Mboko in the final today.

Eighteen-year-old Victoria Mboko lost the first set 6-1 before rallying to complete a stunning semi-final win over ninth seed, and former Wimbledon champion, Elena Rybakina in a third-set tiebreaker;