Elena Rybakina believed she had the match won after a strong rally against Victoria Mboko in their Montreal semifinal. Despite Rybakina's momentum, Mboko played remarkably well under pressure, winning critical points and ultimately the match. She displayed an unusual ability to play independently without letting mistakes affect her, even saving a match point. Her determination was evident as she broke serve multiple times, underscoring her resilience and skill, ultimately securing victory despite being less experienced and lower-ranked.
Elena Rybakina believed she had definitive control after a standout rally against Victoria Mboko in their semifinal, but Mboko surged back to clinch victory.
At 4-all in the tiebreak, rather than succumbing to fatigue, Mboko played coherently and won crucial points, demonstrating remarkable composure under pressure.
Mboko, at just 18 and ranked 85th, displayed an unusual maturity, playing each point independently without letting previous mistakes hinder her performance.
Despite earlier inconsistencies, Mboko saved match point and proved her resilience by breaking serve multiple times, showcasing her ability to thrive in high-pressure situations.
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