Unexpected result in the first round at the US Open! The Montreal champion was eliminated by an opponent with rich experience
Article by David Istrate – published on Monday, August 25, 2025, 20:06 / Updated Monday, August 25, 2025 20:07
The young Victoria MBOKO (18 years, 23 WTA), the champion in Montreal, was eliminated in the first round at the US Open, after a defeat in 2 sets, score 3-6, 2-6, in front of Barborei Krejcikova (29 years, 62 WTA), former world number 2.
Due to the impressive course of Montreal, where he won the title, although he started from qualifications, Victoria MBOKO has managed to jump up to 23rd position in the WTA ranking and become a feared opponent.
Victoria MBOKO, praised by Barbora Krejcikova: “It's huge what has already done”
However, in the first round of the US Open, Canadianca gave a very experienced player, who started his career in 2020 and has 2 Grand Slam titles: Roland Garros in 2021 and Wimbledon in 2024.
This is Barbora Krejcikova, who showed her experience in the duel with Mboko. She dominated both sets, did not leave the 18-year-old athlete to play and, after 83 minutes, imposed with 6-3, 6-2.
After the end of the match, the Czechoica praised his opponent, who, in the final at Montreal, defeated 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Naomi Osaka (27 years, 24 WTA), quadruple of great Slam.
“I saw her in Montreal. It's huge what she already did. How well she played. When I was looking at her, I was happy that she won the be very big victory for her. I wish him much success“, Said Krejcikova.
In the second round at Flushing Meadows, the 29 -year -old athlete will take place with Moyuka Uchijima (24 years, 94 WTA). In the inaugural round, the Japanese defeated it with 7-6 (2), 4-6, 7-6 (9) on Olga Danilovic (24 years, 39 WTA), at the end of a match-marathon that lasted 3 hours and 12 minutes.
