“I understand that there will now be a lot of attention around meexplained the one who was born in the United States of Congolese parents who fled the Mobutu regime before emigrating to Canada. This is my first success in a tournament of this caliber, I understand the bustle. But I like to keep things simple in my life. I surround myself with people who have known me for a long time in a limited circle. I will continue the same routine and I don’t want to put myself too much pressure. “
However, this victory almost escaped the player who attended the Justine Henin Academy for several months during the 2023 and 2024 seasons before returning, stronger, under the Tennis Canada. The reason? What many consider to be its weak point: a body already weakened by injuries.
“When I woke up before the match against Osaka, my wrist was a little swollen because of a fall in the semi-finalexplained the youngest of a family of four children who will be 24th in the world next Monday. We quickly went to the hospital to spend an MRI and a radio. Once we had the medical green light, I prepared for my match. “
With this success (2-6, 6-4, 6-1) and its consequences, Victoria Mboko will enter a new dimension. In his entourage, we know the traps to be avoided as analyzed by the former third world, Nathalie Tauziat, coach of the Canadian nugget: “There are lots of girls who rose very high, but who, afterwards, failed to keep stability and serenity. When we play well, we earn more money, there are more people around, life changes. She has to manage well. “
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