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Victoria Mboko Upsets Andreeva in Miami Open Showdown

3/24/2026

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Mboko Triumphs Over Andreeva

Victoria Mboko of Canada defeated Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the Miami Open women's fourth round, 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-0, as the 19-year-old seed 10th hit six aces and won 77.8% of first-serve points.
Andreeva, the eighth seed, also recorded six aces and 66.7% of first-serve points, but could not overcome Mboko.
In men's singles, Félix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal lost to France's Terence Atmane, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.

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Mboko Advances to Quarter-finals

Victoria Mboko defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-0 at the Miami Open to reach her first quarter-final.
The 19-year-old Canadian's victory lifts her WTA ranking to a career-high ninth, with potential to rise to seventh if she advances.
Andreeva had defeated Mboko in January, marking their prior meeting.
Mboko will face Karolina Muchová, the 13th seed, in the quarter-finals, in a rematch of the Qatar Open final.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" match, where Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs, marked a turning point for gender equality in sports. This event catalyzed greater visibility for female athletes, leading to the emergence of stars like Victoria Mboko, who recently reached a career-high WTA ranking of ninth. Her success at the Miami Open underscores the ongoing progress in women's tennis.

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Mboko Triumphs Over Andreeva

Victoria Mboko of Canada defeated Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the Miami Open women's fourth round, 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-0, as the 19-year-old seed 10th hit six aces and won 77.8% of first-serve points.
Andreeva, the eighth seed, also recorded six aces and 66.7% of first-serve points, but could not overcome Mboko.
In men's singles, Félix Auger-Aliassime of Montreal lost to France's Terence Atmane, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3.

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