Canadian Victoria Mboko Upsets Top-Seeded Coco Gauff Montreal Quarterfinals

Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko made a significant breakthrough at the 2025 National Bank Open by upsetting top-seeded Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals. Mboko, ranked 85th and the last Canadian remaining in the tournament, showcased strong serving and resilience, overcoming Gauff who has struggled with double faults recently despite being a two-time Grand Slam champion. This victory marks Mboko's sixth win against a top-50 opponent and will elevate her ranking into the top 70 for the first time. The two have met before earlier in the year at the Italian Open, where Gauff won in three sets, setting the stage for a compelling rivalry. Gauff, who won the 2025 French Open and 2023 US Open, has been inconsistent since her major victories but remains a formidable competitor. Mboko expressed excitement and determination ahead of their match, highlighting the growing promise of Canadian tennis.