18-year-old athlete shocked when defeating world number 2 tennis player Coco Gauff

Young Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko defeated world number 2 Coco Gauff to reach the quarterfinals of the 2025 Canada Open for the first time.

Female tennis player Victoria Mboko caused a shock when she defeated Coco Gauff - Photo: REUTERS

On the morning of August 3 (Vietnam time), at the Canada Open, the women's singles match took place between No. 1 seed Coco Gauff (USA, currently ranked 2nd in the world in women's singles) and 18-year-old Victoria Mboko. The American female athlete was rated higher in terms of experience and achievements.

However, Victoria Mboko shocked everyone by taking advantage of her opportunities to defeat Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-4. This victory brought the 18-year-old to her first appearance at the Canada Open.

According to Reuters, Mboko said reaching the quarterfinals was “unbelievable”, especially after she defeated French Open champion Coco Gauff. After the match, she even dropped her racket and covered her face in disbelief while the entire stadium stood up and cheered.

Victoria Mboko dropped her racket and covered her face with her hands in disbelief of victory - Photo: REUTERS

The 2006-born female tennis player entered the tournament ranked 85th by WTA and her victory over Coco Gauff moved her up to 53rd place. With just one more win, she will rise to 24th place in the world.

Mboko is the youngest Canadian to reach the quarterfinals at the Canadian Open since Helen Kelesi in 1987. She is also the fifth youngest player to defeat the No. 1 seed at a WTA 1000 tournament since the format's inception in 2009.

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