Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Mboko, Khachanov, Shelton Advance to Canadian Open Finals
In the Canadian Open, teen sensation Victoria Mboko won against Elena Rybakina, securing a spot in the final against Naomi Osaka.
Mboko, with amazing home support, has become the first Canadian to defeat three former Grand Slam champions in the Open Era.
Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka also won her semi-final match.
In the men's tournament in Toronto, Karen Khachanov beat Alexander Zverev, and Ben Shelton defeated Taylor Fritz, setting up the final match between Khachanov and Shelton.
Victoria Mboko defeated Elena Rybakina and will face Naomi Osaka in the Canadian Open final.
Mboko, ranked 85th, is the first Canadian to beat three former Grand Slam champions.
Naomi Osaka beat Clara Tauson to advance to the WTA 1000 final.
Karen Khachanov defeated Alexander Zverev in the men's semi-final in Toronto.
Ben Shelton beat Taylor Fritz to reach the ATP Masters 1000 final.
- Who
- Victoria Mboko, Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka, Clara Tauson, Karen Khachanov, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, and Taylor Fritz
- What
- Victoria Mboko and Naomi Osaka will compete in the women's final, Karen Khachanov and Ben Shelton in the men's final.
- When
- Not specified in article.
- Where
- Montreal (women's) and Toronto (men's) Canada
- Why
- Players competed to advance to the final.
- Tournament
- Canadian Open (WTA) & ATP Masters 1000
- Women's Finalists
- Victoria Mboko, Naomi Osaka
- Men's Finalists
- Karen Khachanov, Ben Shelton
- Mboko's opponent (semi-final)
- Elena Rybakina
- Osaka's opponent (semi-final)
- Clara Tauson
- Khachanov's opponent (semi-final)
- Alexander Zverev
- Shelton's opponent (semi-final)
- Taylor Fritz
- Mboko score vs Rybakina
- 1-6, 7-5, 7-6(4)
- Khachanov's score vs Zverev
- 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4)
- Shelton's score vs Fritz
- 6-4, 6-3
Sources
Osaka reaches first WTA 1000 semis in 2 years
Naomi Osaka faces Canadian teen Victoria Mboko in WTA Montreal title clash
Canadian Open: Home Hope Victoria Mboko, Naomi Osaka Set Up Championship Clash
Toronto Masters: Khachanov Battles Past Zverev To Set Up Shelton Summit Clash
