In an exciting start at the Hong Kong Open, Canada’s Victoria Mboko and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round in the women’s singles competition.
Victoria Mboko’s Impressive Comeback
Victoria Mboko, the third seed in the tournament, faced a challenging match against Talia Gibson from Australia. After losing the first set 6-7 (2), the 19-year-old from Toronto showcased remarkable resilience. She won the next two sets with scores of 6-1 and 6-4, completing the match in one hour and 48 minutes.
Mboko recorded an impressive 19 aces during the match and was efficient on break points, converting four out of five opportunities. She is set to meet the winner of the first-round match between Katie Boulter from Britain and Alexandra Eala from the Philippines.
Leylah Fernandez Dominates Her Opener
Second-seeded Leylah Fernandez also advanced smoothly in her opening match. The 23-year-old from Laval, Quebec, defeated Wang Xiyu of China with a decisive score of 6-1, 6-4. This victory positions Fernandez to face Germany’s Eva Lys in the next round.
Upcoming Matches
- Victoria Mboko: Next match against the winner of Katie Boulter vs. Alexandra Eala.
- Leylah Fernandez: Next match against Eva Lys of Germany.
Both players look to continue their strong performances as they progress through the tournament. Their victories highlight Canada’s growing presence in women’s tennis on the international stage.
