Victoria Mboko is making waves in the tennis world as she advances to the final of the Qatar Open. The talented Canadian athlete showcased her skills by defeating Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko with a score of 6-3, 6-2.
Strong Performance Throughout the Season
At just 19 years old, Mboko’s impressive journey in the early part of the 2026 season has been remarkable. She began the year by reaching the final of the Adelaide International and later made it to the round of 16 at the Australian Open.
- Defeated Jelena Ostapenko: 6-3, 6-2
- Ranked 13th in the world
- Previous victories over top-10 players: Mirra Andreeva and Elena Rybakina
Upcoming Challenge at the Qatar Open
With her latest victory, Mboko will break into the top 10 rankings for the first time. She is set to face the winner of the semifinal match between Karolina Muchova of Czechia and Maria Sakkari from Greece.
Rapid Ascent in the Rankings
Mboko started the previous season ranked outside the top 300. Her breakthrough came after an impressive winning streak leading to her championship title at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers in August, held in Montreal.
As Victoria Mboko continues to demonstrate her potential on the WTA Tour, fans eagerly anticipate her upcoming match at the Qatar Open, where she strives for her first major title this season.
