Victoria Mboko has won her second WTA Tour event of 2025 after triumphing at the Hong Kong Open.
Mboko, only 19 years old, came through a tough battle against Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, winning the contest 7-5, 6-7, 6-2.
Mboko’s triumph on Sunday encapsulated her recent return to form. After winning her first WTA Tour title at the Canadian Open in August, the young Canadian lost four consecutive opening-round matches.
Moreover, Mboko failed to win a single set in any of these four matches.
However, since losing her first match at the Ningbo Open, Mboko has demonstrated her unlimited potential – reaching the Japan Open quarter-finals and winning the Hong Kong Open.
The Canadian has a big future on the WTA Tour and is undoubtedly a contender to qualify for a major WTA event in 2026.
Victoria Mboko is a serious contender to qualify for the 2026 WTA Finals
Victoria Mboko must be considered a major contender to earn a spot at the 2026 WTA Finals.
The 19-year-old is simply a phenomenon who boasts one of the best serves on the WTA Tour, while also possessing the composure to deal with some of the most pressurised scenarios on a tennis court.
In fact, as Sofascore highlights, Mboko has won a higher percentage of her first and second serve points than Aryna Sabalenka across their last five matches, respectively.
The Canadian has also served more aces than both Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina – two of the best servers on Tour – in recent memory.
Continuing, the Canadian’s big breakthrough came in August when she won the Canadian Open, and remarkably, is now 28th in the 2025 WTA Finals race.
Yes, Mboko went through a period of poor form. However, to criticise this period would be short-sighted, as this run of form is to be expected from a player who has spent so little time on the Tour. Mboko has time to develop a greater level of consistency and should be allowed the space to do so.
To win two Tour titles at her young age is extremely impressive, and Mboko will be able to utilise these experiences when competing on the Tour in 2026.
The Canadian also knows how to beat the best WTA players, as demonstrated by her 2025 victories against Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff.
Furthermore, the 19-year-old has risen to world number 18 since her breakout performance in Canada, meaning she will receive more favourable draws heading into 2026.
Therefore, Mboko has all the tools and experience required to make a strong push for 2026 WTA Finals qualification. The 19-year-old is simply one of the most talented players on the WTA Tour, and it is only a matter of time until she qualifies for the end-of-year event.
Victoria Mboko reacts to Hong Kong triumph
Following her title win in Hong Kong on Sunday, Mboko expressed her thoughts.
As broadcast by Sky Sports, she said: “I’m so tired right now.
“I want to thank Cristina for an amazing match, she really pushed me to my limit. And to your team as well, that was just incredible.
“I want to thank everyone who came to support today. I know I’ve seen some Canadian flags. You guys were incredible throughout this week and I really appreciate all of your support.
“I want to thank all the officials and everyone who made this tournament possible. Everyone was telling me this is the 250, so I kind of believe it.
“And all the ball kids. It’s just been an incredible week. I want to thank my coaches, Max and Nathalie [Tauziat], for helping me this week. My dad for supporting me this week. This wouldn’t be possible without you.”
“I think I enjoyed my time so much here so I hope to be back next year. Thank you.”
