Mboko Triumphs Over Lys to Reach Toray Pan Pacific Quarterfinals

In an impressive performance at the Toray Pan Pacific Open, Victoria Mboko emerged victorious over German qualifier Eva Lys, securing her place in the quarterfinals. The match, held on Tuesday night, saw the 19-year-old Canadian triumph with a decisive score of 6-1, 6-1, completing the contest in just 50 minutes.

Match Highlights

Mboko’s victory marks another significant achievement in her young career. Notably, she became only the second wild-card entry to win the National Bank Open in Montreal earlier this August.

Performance Statistics

• Victoria Mboko:
  • Age: 19
  • Aces: 5
  • Unforced Errors: 11
  • Winners: 11
  • Double Faults: 2
  • Break Points Won: 5 out of 8
  • First Serve Winning Percentage: 87%
• Eva Lys:
  • Age: 23
  • Aces: 0
  • Double Faults: 1
  • Unforced Errors: 17
  • First Serve Winning Percentage: 46%

During the match, Mboko demonstrated effective serving and aggressive play. She not only secured five return games but also capitalized on her chances by converting five out of eight break points.

Next Steps for Mboko

Looking ahead, Victoria Mboko is set to compete against the winner of the match between Leylah Fernandez and second-seeded Elena Rybakina from Russia. As she progresses in the tournament, her recent performance boosts her momentum and confidence.

Mboko continues to represent the rising talent in Canadian tennis, making headlines with her remarkable achievements at an early stage in her career.