Who Is Canadian Tennis Sensation Victoria Mboko?

Victoria Mboko was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the U.S.A. on August 26, 2006. Her parents, Cyprien Mboko and Godee Kitadi, are originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Due to political instability in their native land, they immigrated to North America in the late 90s.

Her family stopped in Canada (with two of Victoria’s siblings, Gracia and Kevin) before settling in the United States in the early 2000s, where baby Victoria was born in North Carolina. The entire family then relocated to Canada.

Although Cyprien never played tennis professionally, he was reportedly a huge admirer of the sport and considered it a fitness routine for his children. Mboko drew inspiration from her older siblings, all of whom played tennis at a college level, and decided to pick up a racket while growing up in Toronto.

Mboko was ranked as high as No. 6 in the ITF junior rankings. She is a 10-time champion on the ITF Tour (eight in singles, and two in doubles). In 2025, she scooped five titles at that level, making it her best season, and broke into the Top 100 of the WTA ranking for the first time in June. This season, she was also selected to play at the Billie Jean King Cup for the first time. Mboko won two singles matches in the competition.

Mboko’s maiden WTA main draw win came at the 2025 Miami Open, where she beat Camila Osorio in three sets. Her Grand Slam debut at the senior level was at the French Open. She reached the third round as a qualifier. Mboko failed to qualify for her second Major at Wimbledon, but entered the main draw as a lucky loser. She defeated Top 30 player Magdalena Frech in the opening round.

Mboko recorded her biggest win and best run in a WTA tournament at the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal, beating World No. 2 Coco Gauff 6-1 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals. She is the youngest Canadian quarterfinalist in the tournament’s history since Helen Kelesi in 1987.

Mboko is guaranteed over $100,000 in prize money this fortnight and will almost double her career earnings if she makes the semifinals. Before the tournament began, Mboko’s career prize money stood at $396,293.

What is Victoria Mboko’s Playing Style?

Mboko epitomizes the modern tennis player, balancing composed power with explosive movement. She’s quick off her feet and has a willingness to take the ball early. Aside from her exceptional mobility, Mboko’s backhand shot is a massive weapon on the court. And opponents are quickly learning not to attack that wing. Her forehand is just as powerful, if not accurate, and every stroke is tuned for efficiency.

Mboko’s serve remains a work in progress, and probably one of her least developed parts of her game. It’s only a natural evolution that is to be expected for a teenager who is playing in just her third WTA 1000. She has solid mechanics in her serve but lacks the punch and consistent precision, which can only improve with time and more competitive matches.