Rising Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko gave a composed and candid response when asked about Coco Gauff’s uncharacteristic struggles during their recent match. With Gauff making a surprising number of unforced errors, including repeated shots into the net, many expected Mboko to comment on the shift in momentum. Instead, the young talent kept the focus entirely on her own game.
“Nothing really crosses my mind,” Mboko said when asked what she thought of Gauff’s performance. “That’s just the game. People make errors — it happens. I make errors too.”
Mboko made it clear that her approach was not to dwell on her opponent’s mistakes, but rather to maintain her own rhythm and execution on court.
“I was just really focused on myself and what I had to do,” she added. “I didn’t really focus as much on what she was doing. I just wanted to play as solid of a game as I possibly could.”
Her level-headed response has drawn praise from many in the tennis world, especially given the high-profile nature of facing a Grand Slam champion like Gauff. While some players might have taken the opportunity to comment on a rival’s slump, Mboko’s maturity stood out.
Gauff, who has been experiencing a rough patch in recent matches, remains a formidable force on tour. But in this particular showdown, it was Mboko’s poise, both on and off the court, that captured attention.
