Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko advanced to the third round of the 2026 Australian Open with a straight-sets victory over American Caty McNally on Wednesday in Melbourne, equalling her best performance at a Grand Slam event.
Mboko, seeded 17th, controlled the match with aggressive baseline play and consistent defense, securing her spot in the round of 32 without dropping a set. The win marks another significant achievement in her young career at one of tennis’s most prestigious tournaments.
The Canadian has been competing with a wrapped right leg to protect a hyperextension suffered last week, yet she showed resilience and tactical maturity throughout her second-round match.
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With the victory, Mboko matches her best Grand Slam run, replicating her third-round appearance at the 2025 French Open. She will face 14th seed Clara Tauson in the next round, aiming to take another step forward in her Australian Open campaign.
Mboko’s success continues a strong showing from Canadians at Melbourne Park this year, as other top players also advanced through the early rounds.
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