Victoria Mboko matches rare feat previously achieved only by Serena Williams with Canadian Open victory

Victoria Mboko has etched her name into tennis history with a sensational victory at the 2025 Canadian Open, joining an elite company previously graced only by the legendary Serena Williams. At just 18 years old, the Canadian teenager stunned the tennis world with her fearless game, resilience, and ability to overcome some of the sport’s biggest names.

A breakthrough season for the young star

Beginning the year ranked No. 333 in the world, Mboko’s transformation over the past seven months has been nothing short of meteoric. Her remarkable run in Toronto is expected to catapult her into the WTA’s top 25 — a rise fueled by her determination and the unwavering support of home fans.

What made her Canadian Open triumph so extraordinary was not just the trophy itself, but the path she carved to get there. Victoria Mboko defeated four different Grand Slam champions en route to the title, a feat only Serena Williams had accomplished before her.

Victoria Mboko's battle from behind to lift the trophy

In her debut season on the WTA Tour, Mboko displayed a maturity beyond her years. Three of her seven matches in Toronto required comebacks, but she thrived under pressure — particularly in the final against Naomi Osaka.

The Japanese star took the first set 6-2 in just 38 minutes, but Victoria Mboko roared back in the second, surging to a 5-2 lead and sealing it 6-4. With the momentum firmly in her corner, the teenager dismantled Osaka in the decider, winning five straight games to close out the match and secure her maiden WTA title in front of an ecstatic home crowd.

Joining Serena Williams’ exclusive club

By toppling four major winners on her way to the championship, Mboko became the second-youngest player in history to achieve this remarkable milestone. The youngest? Serena Williams, who famously conquered Conchita Martínez, Monica Seles, Lindsay Davenport, and Martina Hingis on her way to winning the 1999 US Open.

Victoria Mboko’s achievement signals not only her arrival on the big stage but also the possibility of a new era in women’s tennis — one where she could become a dominant force for years to come.