Victoria Mboko was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to parents who had fled political unrest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her father, Cyprien Mboko, and mother, Godee Kitadi, made the courageous decision to leave their homeland in search of safety and opportunity. Their journey took them first to Montreal, where Godee arrived while pregnant with their third child, David, and later to North Carolina, where the family settled before eventually moving to Toronto.

Building a New Life Through Tennis

Cyprien admired tennis from afar and believed it could be a healthy outlet for his children. Though he never played professionally, he introduced the sport to his family with enthusiasm. Godee, meanwhile, pursued her education and earned an accounting degree in Montreal. Together, they nurtured a household where tennis became more than just a pastime—it became a shared pursuit.

A Family of Athletes

Victoria is the youngest of four siblings, all of whom embraced tennis. Her sister Gracia earned a scholarship to the University of Denver, while her brother Kevin played at Edinboro University. David, the third sibling, showed promise but had to step away due to eye issues. Inspired by her older siblings, Victoria picked up a racket at age three and quickly showed signs of brilliance.

Support and Sacrifice

The Mboko family’s commitment to tennis led them to relocate to Burlington, Ontario, where Victoria trained at Ace Tennis Academy. Cyprien and Godee made countless sacrifices to support their children’s ambitions, from driving long distances for practice to investing in coaching and equipment. Their unwavering support helped Victoria rise through the ranks and become one of Canada’s most exciting young talents.

Legacy of Resilience

Cyprien and Godee’s story is one of resilience, hope, and dedication. Their decision to leave behind a turbulent past and build a future centered on opportunity has shaped Victoria’s journey both on and off the court. Through their guidance and belief in her potential, she continues to make waves in the tennis world, carrying forward the values instilled by her parents.

Mboko in Montreal, ranking, and results in 2025

Ranked no.85 (career-high), Mboko achieved an overall 48-9 win-loss record in 2025. Victoria is now having a run in Montreal where she defeated the world no.79 Kimberly Birrell 7-5 6-3 and the world no.27 Sofia Kenin 6-2 6-3.

Victoria Mboko will face the world no.221 Clervie Ngounoue in the final. The head to head is 2-0 for Mboko.

Mboko clinched 5 titles in 2025 in the W35 Le Lamentin, the Bourg, the W75 Rome, the W35 Manchester and the W75 Porto. The Canadian was the runner-up in the Parma.