Canada is sooooooooo behind their player upstart, Victoria Mboko, and really she’s good but playing against Rybaikna??? maybe not yet there. She’s so good but a rookie. U S Open is gonna be wild in the women’s half.

such confidence & seems to have high tennis IQ.

But, Rybakina is looking really good tonight…,

We shall see! And, yes the US Open is going to be great!! 😊

Both girls are really locked in!

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I’m sure the crowd really helps her too. JMHO.

Rybakina suddenly seems nervous…

A supportive and enthusiastic crowd would be a big benefit to some players.
Especially younger and inexperienced players who may need the boost.

Half of everything is psychology.

She won!

But may give her an edge and boost her performance.

Then again she might get performance anxiety with the increased pressure.
Or may lose focus with all the noise.
And have a decreased performance.

This is why top notch athletes hire very expensive sports psychologists to sort it all out.

There are world class athletes who are the best in the world but can never win a gold medal.
Some athletes who are mediocre players but win all the time.

Without the crowd support!

her mom too!

I love seeing Naomi Osaka back playing well and having fun 🎾

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Naomi Osaka on facing Victoria Mboko, who previously said that Naomi was her idol:

‘It’s really cute… I'm really honored… I always said I’d love to play someone that looked up to me in a way’ 🥹

(via Montreal Press)

— The Tennis Letter (@thetennisletter.bsky.social) 2025-08-07T06:10:21.961Z

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Kudos to Coco Gauff for not letting the upset in singles ruin her tournament in Canada 🇨🇦

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I think lotsa people me included thought Osaka would just walk away with it……nope Victoria came back and won the 2nd set. Gonna be a fun finish.

SHE DID IT!!!!! Unbelievable!!!! and gonna be hearing a lot from her. I do feel bad for Naomi. 😢

The crowd at the men's tournament in Toronto 🇨🇦 reacts to the Victoria Mboko news 📰

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