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Canadian Teens Mboko and Fernandez Reach Hong Kong Open Quarterfinals
30 Oct
Summary
- Victoria Mboko, a 19-year-old from Toronto, advances to quarterfinals
- Mboko defeats Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in 3 sets
- Leylah Fernandez, the tournament's No. 2 seed, also reaches quarterfinals
On October 28th, 2025, 19-year-old Canadian tennis player Victoria Mboko secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open. Mboko, the tournament's third seed, defeated Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in a hard-fought three-set match, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Mboko's victory adds to the strong performance of Canadian players at the Hong Kong Open. Earlier this week, Leylah Fernandez, the tournament's second seed, also advanced to the quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Germany's Eva Lys. Fernandez will next face seventh-seeded Sorana Cirstea of Romania.
The success of Mboko and Fernandez highlights the growing talent and potential of Canadian tennis. Both young players have been making waves on the international circuit, and their deep runs in the Hong Kong Open showcase their ability to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
