There were Grand Slam champions. There were tour veterans chasing one more shot at glory. There were fans thronging over the railings at Montreal’s IGA Stadium.
And then there was Victoria Mboko.
Ranked No. 85 before the Canadian Open began, 18-year-old Mboko has stormed into the final as a wild card.
So who is this breakout star?
The Gazette's Harry North explores the young phenom's rise.