Mboko made history in Montreal: he got in the round of 16 and broke a brand of almost 40 years

Tennis and another story within the best stages in the world. On this occasion, in the WTA 1000 of Montrealwith a young local player: Victoria Mboko, 18, who entered the main picture of the Canadian contest through a Wild Card. And what I took advantage of.

After the invitation, Mboko already achieved three victories in the painting and got into the round of 16, an instance in which the faces will be seen Coco Gauff (2nd)recent Roland Garros champion. So far, Kimberly Birrell (79 °), Sofia Kenin (27 °) and Marie Bouzkova (39 °), respectively.

With this achievement, at 18 and 336 days, the youngest Canadian became the tennis player to reach the round of 16 in the WTA 1000 Canada Singles Table of Canada from Helen Kelesi (18 years, 273 days), who also succeeded in Montreal, in 1988, 37 years ago.

Thinking about his next challenge, he spoke at a press conference: “I am very excited thinking about that game, it is the first preclassified of the tournament, I have already faced her before. I know very well what I can expect. I expect a very hard battle. It is always great to play against this type of rivals that are incredible, it will be a very funny experience. The surface is different, a few months ago we play in Rome, although your way of playing does not change. I will enter the game as I usually enter all my games, whatever the conditions. I hope the best of me”

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