"Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko to Parliament Hill on Wednesday, telling the Toronto teen that Canadians are proud of her breakthrough season on the WTA Tour. Carney met with the 19-year-old Mboko and members of her family at his West Block office and got a first-hand look at the trophy she won at this National Bank Open this summer in Montreal."
"The Prime Minister added the National Bank Open trophy was a symbol of perseverance, resilience and immense talent. After his remarks, Mboko signed the tennis racket that she used in the winning match in Montreal. Carney gasped "No way!" and said it will be given pride of place. Watching Carney twirl it around, Mboko said he could play with it if he wants. Carney laughed, saying his tennis game is not that good."
""What an honour it is that you're here, how proud we are of everything that you've accomplished at such a young age," Carney told Mboko, saying he was speaking on behalf of Canadians. The Prime Minister added the National Bank Open trophy was a symbol of perseverance, resilience and immense talent. WATCH | Mboko wins National Bank Open in Montreal: Victoria Mboko capped an unreal run in Montreal to capture the National Bank Open title."
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed 19-year-old Victoria Mboko to his West Block office on Parliament Hill and viewed the National Bank Open trophy she won in Montreal. Carney praised her breakthrough WTA season and called the trophy a symbol of perseverance, resilience and immense talent. Mboko signed the racket she used in the winning match, and Carney reacted with surprise, saying it would be given pride of place. Mboko offered that he could play with the racket, and Carney joked his tennis was not very good. Mboko rose from world No. 350 to a career-high No. 18 after two tournament wins, including the WTA 1000 National Bank Open.
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