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Victoria Mboko given perfect chance to end losing streak after draw released for Japan Open
Young Canadian star Victoria Mboko has struggled to find her footing since winning her maiden WTA Tour title at the Canadian Open.
Mboko stunned tennis fans in Canada, defeating four Grand Slam champions on her way to glory in Montreal.
However, since that triumph, Mboko has set a worrying trend, failing to win a set in her last four matches.
Most recently, the Canadian lost to Dayana Yastremska in the Ningbo Open first round.
However, Mboko has now been handed the perfect opportunity to turn her fortunes around following the release of the Japan Open draw.
Victoria Mboko’s Japan Open draw
In the first round of the Japan Open, Mboko faces 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu.
Since suffering an injury at the Canadian Open, Andreescu has lost two WTA Tour main draw matches, at the China Open and Osaka Open.
While Andreescu represents a tough prospective opponent for any WTA Tour player, she has evidently not been playing at her best. Therefore, the opportunity is there for Mboko to capitalise and win her first match in five.
Mboko will face a qualifier or lucky loser in the second round, offering further opportunity to find consistent form and advance in the tournament.
In the Japan Open third round, the 19-year-old will potentially have the opportunity to demonstrate why she is considered one of the most promising young talents on the WTA Tour.
The Canadian will likely face either Leylah Fernandez or Elena Rybakina. Fernandez won her second WTA Tour title of 2025 on Sunday at the Osaka Open, while Rybakina is chasing the last WTA Finals spot and will contest the Ningbo Open final later on Sunday.
The last time Mboko and Rybakina clashed, the Canadian won a tumultuous three-set contest in the Canadian Open semi-finals.
If Mboko does face one of Fernandez and Rybakina, she will have the opportunity to remind tennis fans of her potential and defeat one of the most in-form players on the WTA Tour.
Mboko and Andreescu team up in Japan
In Japan, Mboko will also compete in the women’s doubles competition alongside compatriot Bianca Andreescu.
In the first round, the Canadian pair faces Rebecca Sramkova and China Open finalist Linda Noskova.
In her previous two tournaments, Mboko had been playing doubles alongside fellow youngster Maya Joint.
At the China Open, the pair lost to Olivia Nicholls and Tereza Mihalíková. At the Wuhan Open, they lost to fourth seeds Timea Babos and Luisa Stefani.
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Jordan Spieth and His Wife Leave Fans in Awe With Unexpected News About Their Sons Sammy and Sully
Golf star Jordan Spieth and his wife Annie Verret have once again captured the hearts of fans — but this time, it’s not because of a trophy or a clutch putt. The couple recently shared unexpected and heartwarming news about their two sons, Sammy and Sully, and fans can’t stop gushing over the adorable family update.
In a rare and tender moment off the greens, Spieth and Annie revealed how much joy their boys have brought into their lives — and how quickly they’re growing. According to close sources, the proud parents spoke about the boys’ playful bond and how both already show early signs of competitiveness — a trait Jordan jokingly admits “must run in the family.”
The post that accompanied the announcement melted hearts across social media — featuring Jordan and Annie beaming as their sons laughed and played together under the warm afternoon sun. Fans flooded the comments with love, calling the Spieths “the sweetest golf family ever” and praising the couple for staying grounded and genuine despite global fame.
“Family has always been my greatest win,” Jordan reportedly said, reflecting on how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities. For a man who’s lifted major trophies and faced the pressure of the world stage, it’s touching to see that his proudest moments are now the ones spent at home — watching Sammy and Sully grow, laugh, and dream.
It’s not just a story of golf greatness anymore — it’s a story of love, legacy, and balance. ❤️
Because for Jordan Spieth, the real victory isn’t on the leaderboard — it’s at home. 🏡✨
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Fallon Sherrock Shines Bright Beside Her Three Gorgeous Friends — A Celebration of Beauty, Bond, and Unstoppable Energy
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Emma Raducanu’s ex-coach joins another player’s team months after quitting role
Emma Raducanu linked up with Yutaka Nakamura at the end of last year, but their partnership soon fizzled out.
Emma Raducanu’s former fitness trainer, Yutaka Nakamura, has officially started working with another player, this time on the men’s circuit. Raducanu announced that Nakamura had joined her team last December, and he was set to travel with her during “most weeks” of the season.
However, Nakamura has been absent from her box for most of the year, reportedly stepping back for personal reasons in the spring. Raducanu has since been working with other physios, including Daniel Pohl and Jerome Poupel. And Nakamura has now seemingly joined Grigor Dimitrov’s team, months after the Bulgarian’s heartbreaking injury retirement at Wimbledon.
Dimitrov led top seed and eventual champion Jannik Sinner by two sets to love in the fourth round of Wimbledon this summer when he suddenly went down in tears, picking up a pectoral injury.
The former world No. 3 received off-court treatment, but he was unable to continue and returned to the court to retire from the match. Dimitrov has since revealed that he spent two hours crying in the locker room, and he later shared a photo from the hospital.
During his injury layoff, Dimitrov’s team had a shake-up, and he parted ways with his coach, Jamie Delgado, who has since joined Jack Draper’s camp. The 34-year-old has now returned to competition at the Paris Masters with some new faces in his box.
One of them is Nakamura, who has a wealth of experience on the WTA Tour, also working with Maria Sharapova and Naomi Osaka, as well as Raducanu.
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