Canadian Stars Mboko and Andreescu Clash in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan — In an all-Canadian match-up at the 2025 Toray Pan Pacific Open, Victoria Mboko will face off against Bianca Andreescu in the Round of 32 on Monday. This encounter marks their first official meeting on the WTA tour.

Both players are struggling to find their form as they enter the tournament. Mboko, who recently won the Canadian Open, has not secured a set in her last four outings. The 19-year-old is currently ranked No. 23 in the world but has seen a decline in performance since her triumph in Montreal.

Andreescu, the 25-year-old former US Open champion, is also seeking to break a losing streak that spans three tournaments without a main draw victory. With her current ranking at No. 172, she hopes to find some success in Tokyo to uplift her season stats.

The two Canadian stars are not just rivals on the court; they are also teaming up for the women’s doubles draw this week. Following their singles match, the winner will move on to face German player Eva Lys in the pre-quarterfinals.

Both players have expressed their determination to regain their winning forms. Mboko will need to focus on her powerful service game, while Andreescu aims to use her extensive tour experience to seize the moment.

With both athletes eager for a much-needed victory, this match promises to be a thrilling contest in Tokyo.