Canadian teenager Mboko stuns Gauff to advance to quarters of Montreal Masters

Victoria Mboko Shocks Coco Gauff at Canadian Open

Canadian Teenager Earns Biggest Win of Her Career in Montreal

The 18-year-old wild card from Toronto played fearless tennis in front of an electric home crowd. When Gauff’s final backhand slice hit the net, Mboko dropped her racket, covered her face in disbelief, and soaked in the standing ovation from the Montreal fans.

“This is incredible,” Mboko said courtside, her voice shaking with emotion. “Playing in front of my home crowd, against someone like Coco, and reaching my first WTA 1000 quarterfinal – it means everything to me.”

Gauff Struggles as Mboko Takes Control

Coco Gauff, the reigning French Open champion, had trouble finding her rhythm throughout the match. She committed six double faults and couldn’t convert any of her five break point chances. Mboko, meanwhile, capitalized on every opportunity and stayed aggressive from start to finish.

Gauff, 20, showed grace in defeat. She hugged Mboko at the net and wished her luck moving forward. “She played great,” Gauff admitted. “I’ll take this and move on as I prepare for the US Open.”

Mboko Awaits Her Next Opponent

Mboko now looks ahead to the quarterfinals, where she will face either Lin Zhu of China or Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain, both unseeded players. Their match was delayed due to rain and is expected to wrap up later Saturday evening.

Other Key Results

In other fourth-round action, ninth seed Elena Rybakina battled past Dayana Yastremska 5-7, 6-2, 7-5. She will face Marta Kostyuk, who came from behind to defeat McCartney Kessler 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.

 Gauff Shows Grace in Defeat, Sets Sights on US Open Redemption

Coco Gauff Aims to Bounce Back After Stunning Loss to Victoria Mboko

MONTREAL – After a surprising early exit at the Canadian Open, Coco Gauff is staying focused on what comes next. The 20-year-old American, who holds the 2023 French Open title, suffered a straight-sets loss to Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, but she isn’t letting the defeat shake her confidence.

Gauff lost 6-1, 6-4 in the fourth round in Montreal on Saturday. She never found her rhythm on serve and failed to convert any of her five break points. But even in disappointment, Gauff showed her class. She warmly hugged Mboko at the net and congratulated the Canadian on her breakthrough performance.

Fans Rally Behind Her

Despite the loss, Gauff received plenty of support from fans both in Montreal and online. Social media flooded with praise for her sportsmanship and positive attitude. Many believe that a deeper run at the US Open is within reach.

“I’m proud of my growth,” Gauff shared on Instagram. “Losses like these remind me there’s always more to learn. I’m ready for New York.”

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