Canadian Teenager Mboko Reaches Miami Open Quarterfinals

Former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick predicts Mboko will win a Grand Slam in the next two years.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 4:48pm

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Victoria Mboko, a 19-year-old Canadian tennis player, has reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open after defeating fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-6(4) 4-6 6-0. Former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick has praised Mboko's rapid rise and believes she is poised for Grand Slam success, saying "Mboko is going to win a slam in the next two years."

Why it matters

Mboko's impressive run at the Miami Open, including a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open earlier this year, has caught the attention of tennis experts like Roddick. Her success highlights the emergence of a new generation of talented young players on the women's tour.

The details

Mboko, the 10th seed in Miami, overcame a second-set lapse against doubles partner and emerging rival Andreeva to pull away in dominant fashion in the third set. She broke Andreeva's serve three times in the decider and sealed the victory with a blistering inside-out forehand. Mboko will now face Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals.

  • Mboko reached the fourth round of the Australian Open in January 2026.
  • Mboko picked up her first WTA Tour-level win in Miami last year.
  • Mboko's losses at the Australian Open and in the Indian Wells quarter-finals both came against world number one Aryna Sabalenka.

The players

Victoria Mboko

A 19-year-old Canadian tennis player who has enjoyed a string of deep runs at tournaments in 2026, including a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open and now a quarterfinal berth at the Miami Open.

Andy Roddick

A former U.S. Open champion who has praised Mboko's rapid rise and believes she is poised for Grand Slam success, predicting that she will win a slam in the next two years.

Mirra Andreeva

A teenage tennis player who faced off against Mboko in the Miami Open, losing 7-6(4) 4-6 6-0.

Aryna Sabalenka

The current world number one tennis player, who has defeated Mboko in the Australian Open and Indian Wells quarter-finals.

Karolina Muchova

The Czech tennis player who will face Mboko in the Miami Open quarterfinals after crushing Alexandra Eala 6-0 6-2 earlier on Monday.

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What they’re saying

“Mboko is going to win a slam in the next two years.”

— Andy Roddick, Former U.S. Open champion

“She's making the quarters or better in every single event. She gets through tough three-set matches all the time.”

— Andy Roddick, Former U.S. Open champion

“She plays well every single week. Losing to Sabalenka, that doesn't bother me at all. She's physically strong and can withstand the stress test of big tennis.”

— Andy Roddick, Former U.S. Open champion

What’s next

Mboko will face Karolina Muchova in the Miami Open quarterfinals on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

The takeaway

Mboko's rapid rise and impressive performances against top players like Sabalenka have caught the attention of tennis experts, who believe the 19-year-old Canadian is poised for Grand Slam success in the near future. Her continued progress will be closely watched as she aims to break through and win her first major title.