Victoria Mboko didn’t even have a picture on the WTA website before the National Bank Open in Montreal. Now, the 18-year-old is set to face Naomi Osaka in the first WTA final of her career.

Victoria Mboko has revealed that she underwent tests in hospital just hours before she sensationally won the Canadian Open. A three-set victory over Naomi Osaka landed the 18-year-old wildcard her first WTA Tour title.

Eighteen-year-old Victoria Mboko lost the first set 6-1 before rallying to complete a stunning semi-final win over ninth seed, and former Wimbledon champion, Elena Rybakina in a third-set tie-breaker;