🎾 WTA Montreal 2025 – Round of 16 Recap: Mboko Shines, Pegula Falls, and Swiatek Cruises

Date: August 2, 2025
Author: TennisArenaHub Team

🇨🇦 Montreal Delivers Drama at the National Bank Open

The WTA Montreal 2025 tournament has lived up to its reputation — thrilling rallies, shocking upsets, and inspiring performances from both seasoned champions and rising stars. With the Round of 16 now set, fans are buzzing about standout players and surprising exits.

🌟 Victoria Mboko’s Fairytale Run

At just 18 years old, Victoria Mboko has captured the hearts of Canadian fans. She became the fifth teenager in over a decade to reach the Round of 16 in a WTA 1000 event, defeating Marie Bouzkova 1-6, 6-3, 6-0.
Her aggressive baseline play and fearless attitude have made her a home favorite, and ticket demand for her next match is soaring.

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❌ Pegula’s Reign Ends Early

Defending champion Jessica Pegula was sent packing in a shocking upset by Anastasija Sevastova. After winning the first set 6-3, Pegula faltered as Sevastova fought back to take the next two sets 6-4, 6-1.
Sevastova’s crafty drop shots and court coverage proved too much for the world No. 3.

🔥 Anisimova Dismisses Raducanu

Amanda Anisimova delivered one of her most dominant performances of the season, defeating Emma Raducanu 6-2, 6-1. Anisimova’s aggressive returns and sharp angles left Raducanu searching for answers.

💪 Swiatek in Cruise Control

World No. 1 Iga Świątek continues to show why she’s the top seed. She dispatched Eva Lys 6-2, 6-2 in a clinical performance, blending power and precision to book her spot in the next round.

🇨🇦 Bouchard’s Emotional Farewell Delay

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard made headlines earlier in the week by winning her first WTA match in two years. She defeated Emiliana Arango but eventually bowed out in a three-set battle against Belinda Bencic. Her run has sparked renewed excitement among Canadian tennis fans.

🏆 Who’s Still in the Hunt?

Iga Świątek (No. 2 seed)
Coco Gauff (No. 1 seed)
Amanda Anisimova (No. 5 seed)
Madison Keys (No. 6 seed)
Breakout stars Victoria Mboko & Anastasija Sevastova

📅 Looking Ahead

With the quarterfinals just around the corner, all eyes are on whether Mboko can continue her giant-killing run — and if Swiatek will maintain her dominant form.
Canadian fans have plenty to cheer about, and the atmosphere in Montreal is electric.

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