The new tennis star confesses: "It would be great to win a Grand Slam"

We haven’t heard from Victoria Mboko since early June, when a bad fall in the round of 16 at Queen's ended her season prematurely. So, what has happened since then? On the court, nothing. Off it, more time than usual, although this opens the door to doing things with the press.

The latest has been an interview with the WTA itself, where the Canadian has room to elaborate on her arrival on the circuit or her rise to the elite, but also about her first injuries, disappointments, and timelines for her return. She even shared some childhood memories, where she hides some secrets that will help us better understand her story. For example, who do you think was her biggest role model?

"The WTA player I admire the most is Serena Williams. I have admired her greatly throughout my childhood, and I think she is a fantastic role model for many young girls," Mboko admitted, not hiding her ambition to reach the biggest stages of tennis. Winning a Grand Slam or becoming the world number one are goals she looks forward to, convinced that dreaming of major titles is also part of the journey to achieve them.

From Rivalry with Her Siblings to Tears of Success

Mboko has been playing tennis since she was three years old and recalls that her competitive character began to take shape long before she reached the professional circuit. The Canadian explained that she has three older siblings and that family matches turned into fierce battles. When she lost, her brothers didn't miss the opportunity to remind her of it, which made her cry and fueled her desire to win.

However, the last tear she remembers related to tennis had a completely different meaning. It came after winning her first WTA title, when, while talking with her family, she began to cry without knowing exactly why. The accumulation of emotions and all the effort made over the years finally found an outlet.

"My family has been my biggest support since I started playing. They have been with me in both good times and bad," she explained, grateful for a company she considers essential in her journey.

Mboko and Pressure as a Privilege

On the mental side, Vicky finds inspiration in a famous quote from Billie Jean King: «Pressure is a privilege». For the Canadian, feeling that demand means she is doing something right and that she has reached a stage for which she has worked her entire life. Before stepping onto the court, she often takes refuge in music, especially R&B, with artists like The Weeknd and SZA among her preferences. That little personal space allows her to control her nerves and focus on the competition.

But her most important lessons have come from losses. Mboko acknowledges that she used to be too hard on herself when she lost and tended to get stuck on her mistakes. Now she tries to move on, maintain a positive attitude, and look ahead. A lesson she also applies outside of tennis. Because, although her big dream is to lift a Grand Slam, Mboko seems to have understood that success starts with the ability to learn, grow, and try again. In 2027 she will have her best opportunity.

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