Victoria Mboko continues her stunning Canadian Open run tonight against Spanish standout Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Centre Court in Montreal.
The 18-year-old Canadian shocked the world by defeating Coco Gauff to reach her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, signaling that tennis may have a new star.
But first, she’ll have to get past Bouzas Maneiro, who’s had to battle to get to this point. Her Canadian Open run started with a three-hour, come-from-behind win in the first round against American qualifier Louisa Chirico.
Bouzas Maneiro has her work cut out for her tonight, facing Mboko’s fearless serving and deep groundstroke power that frustrated Gauff and electrified the IGA Stadium crowd.
Tonight’s crowd will undoubtedly be on Mboko’s side. And it’s not just because she’s a fellow Canadian. It’s also because of a palpable feeling that a new era in tennis has arrived.
Mboko-Bouzas Maneiro Head‑to‑Head
This marks the first meeting between Mboko and Bouzas Maneiro at any level.
Both players arrive untested against each other, making it a true wildcard contest.
What to Watch
Power vs Placement: Mboko’s height and flat strokes allow her to rush and dominate baseline rallies. Bouzas counters with heavier topspin and spin-court craft. Mboko will aim to keep Bouzas moving and off balance.
Mental resilience: The pressure rests heavier on Bouzas Maneiro in a hostile, packed stadium, while Mboko can feed off home support. Expect swings on both shoulders, especially in return games.
Prediction
Mboko in two tight sets. The Canadian phenom will ride her wave and enjoy the crowd energy, and leverage her serve depth.
Bouzas Maneiro’s tactical discipline may give her an edge, especially if the pressure gets to Mboko. But the 18-year-old was unfazed against Gauff, and is likely to prevail tonight
How to Watch Victoria Mboko vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
Tonight’s quarterfinal matchup between Victoria Mboko and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro is expected to start at around 7:45 PM Eastern on Centre Court at IGA Stadium in Montreal, after Rybakina-Kostyuk.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, available for free on Amazon Prime Video here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage, along with a dedicated feed for this match here and on the Tennis Channel app.
If none of the viewing options above work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
Expected Start Time: 7:45 PM Eastern
Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal
Court: Centre Court
TV Coverage: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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