When does Victoria Mboko play her first match at the National Bank Open?

Mboko will play her opening match during the night session on Wednesday, August 5. She will skip the first round and begin in the second round as a seeded player.

Where is the 2026 National Bank Open being held?

The tournament takes place at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto from August 1 to 13, 2026.

How did Mboko win the National Bank Open last year?

Mboko won her first WTA title at the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal by defeating Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the final.

Victoria Mboko set to defend National Bank Open title in Toronto

Darren Leung

ATP, WTA, rankings

Published August 1, 2025Last updated June 15, 2026

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Victoria Mboko, the Canadian World No. 9, will defend her National Bank Open title at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto starting August 5. The 19-year-old from Burlington, Ontario won her first WTA title at the 2025 edition in Montreal, defeating Naomi Osaka 6-1 in the final set, and will receive a first-round bye as a seeded player.

Key facts

Victoria Mboko, World No. 9 from Burlington, Ontario, will defend her National Bank Open title starting August 5 at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. (source)
Mboko won her first WTA title at the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal, defeating Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1. (source)
As a seeded player, Mboko will receive a first-round bye and begin play in the second round. (source)
The National Bank Open presented by Rogers will take place from August 1-13 at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. (source)
Mboko has reached the third round of Roland-Garros, where she will face 19th seed Madison Keys. (source)

Canadian and World No. 9 Victoria Mboko will begin her defence of the National Bank Open presented by Rogers singles title during the night session on Wednesday, August 5, at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, Tennis Canada confirmed. Mboko's opening match will be in the second round, as she will receive a first-round bye based on her ranking and seeding.

What is Mboko's path to the title?

Mboko's draw will be determined by the official draw, set to take place on Friday, July 31. The tournament runs from August 1 to 13 at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto. As the defending champion and a seeded player, Mboko will skip the opening round and begin play in the second round.

How did Mboko win last year's title?

The 19-year-old from Burlington, Ontario won her first career WTA title at the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal, defeating Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1. That victory marked a significant breakthrough for the Canadian on the professional tour.

What is Mboko doing before the National Bank Open?

Mboko is currently competing at Roland-Garros, where she has reached the third round. She defeated Nikola Bartunkova in straight sets before recovering from a set down to beat Katerina Siniakova. She will face 19th seed Madison Keys in the third round, a player she previously defeated in Adelaide earlier this season in three sets.

Tickets for Wednesday, August 5's night session are now on sale.

Sources

Tennis Canada Media Centre: Victoria Mboko set to begin National Bank Open title defence on Wednesday, August 5. Published June 2, 2026.
Tennisuptodate.com: "It's up to her to announce that": Victoria Mboko addresses Serena Williams doubles speculation ahead of Queen's. Published May 29, 2026.

Reported from public sources.

Frequently asked questions

When does Victoria Mboko play her first match at the National Bank Open?: Mboko will play her opening match during the night session on Wednesday, August 5. She will skip the first round and begin in the second round as a seeded player.
Where is the 2026 National Bank Open being held?: The tournament takes place at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto from August 1 to 13, 2026.
How did Mboko win the National Bank Open last year?: Mboko won her first WTA title at the 2025 National Bank Open in Montreal by defeating Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the final.