Victoria Mboko made it clear that her admiration for Naomi Osaka remains unchanged following their match in Montreal. Despite Osaka’s brief and emotionally subdued runner-up speech, which omitted a direct congratulation, Mboko expressed nothing but respect and warmth toward her opponent. “I still think Naomi is an incredible player, and it doesn’t ever change what I think of her,” Mboko said. “I think she’s still a really nice girl. I still look up to her. Nothing really changes after the match.”

No Post-Match Interaction, But No Hard Feelings

Mboko confirmed that she didn’t get a chance to speak with Osaka after the final. “I was kind of really caught up in everything that was happening after the match,” she explained. “If that was her wishes, then I respect it as well.” Her comments suggest a mature understanding of the emotional toll matches can take, especially in high-stakes finals. Rather than dwell on the lack of interaction, Mboko chose to focus on the significance of the moment and her appreciation for having played against someone she’s long admired.

A Special Moment Beyond the Scoreline

While Mboko celebrated her first WTA title, she emphasized that sharing the court with Osaka was equally meaningful. “To play against her was also a really special moment for me,” she said. The match marked a milestone in Mboko’s career, not just for the victory but for the opportunity to compete against a player she once called her idol. Her grace in handling the aftermath has resonated with fans and highlighted her poise both on and off the court.

Victoria Mboko in 2025

Ranked no.85 (career-high), the Canadian played her last match on the 7^th of August when she beat world no.49 Naomi Osaka 2-6 6-4 6-1

in the final in Montreal to win her 12^th challenger.

Currently, during this year Victoria owns a composed 53-9 win-loss record. Victoria conquered 6 titles in 2025 in the W35 Le Lamentin, the Bourg, the W75 Rome, the W35 Manchester, the W75 Porto and Montreal. Victoria got to the final in the Parma.

Naomi Osaka in 2025

Currently the world no.49, the Japanese played her last contest on the 7^th of August when she was overcome by world no.85 Victoria Mboko 2-6 6-4 6-1 in the final in Montreal (draw).

Presently, during this year Osaka has an overall 27-12 record. Naomi clinched 1 title in the Malo. The Japanese got to the final in Auckland and Montreal.

Victoria Mboko and Naomi Osaka fought against each other only 1 time. The head to head is 1-0 for Mboko.