Mboko downs Ostapenko in Doha semis, locks in Top 10 debut

Nike Melbourne 2026World No. 13 Victoria Mboko is proving that last season’s breakthrough was only the beginning. The 19-year-old Canadian continued her rapid ascent by reaching her second WTA 1000 final with a 6-3 6-2 win over Jelena Ostapenko at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open. The performance underlined just how quickly Mboko has transitioned from rising prospect to genuine contender at the top of the women’s game.

Victoria MbokoMboko first caught global attention in 2025, when she stunned the field in Montreal to claim her first WTA 1000 title. Since then, her rise has been relentless. After starting last season ranked outside the top 300, she has surged up the rankings and is now assured…