Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko’s impressive run at Roland Garros has come to an end after a straight-sets defeat to world No. Qinwen Zheng, 6-3, 6-4. The 18-year-old qualifier had captured headlines with victories over Eva Lys and Lulu Sun, and her breakthrough performance is expected to propel her into the WTA Top 100 for the first time.
Meanwhile, Amanda Anisimova dispatched Denmark’s Clara Tauson in a tightly contested match, 7-6(4), 6-4, securing her spot in the French Open’s last for the third time. Tauson, ranked 22nd, had shown resilience earlier in the tournament but couldn’t overcome the American’s power and precision.
Liudmila Samsonova, seeded 19th, is set for a high-stakes clash with Dayana Yastremska, with the winner facing Zheng for a place in the quarterfinals. Samsonova’s consistent baseline play has made her a dark horse in this year’s draw, and all eyes are on whether she can break through to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal.
Mboko’s Roland Garros journey may have ended, but her 42-5 record this season and fearless play have marked her as one of the most promising young talents on tour The next rounds promise even more drama as the tournament’s new faces and established stars collide.
