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No love for Vicky?

Master_Blaster 8/4/25, 5:28:22 AM
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debut: 4/5/05
7,719 runs

Victoria Mboko
imusic 8/4/25, 2:21:36 PM
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debut: 11/13/02
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In reply to Master_Blaster

Such a watchable player. Happy for her and long may her success continue
Kay 8/4/25, 5:27:17 PM
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debut: 2/1/15
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Yeah, i watched the match and will be following tonight.

Notwithstanding the fact that Gauff threw up a real stinker in that match, beating the #1 ranked player always takes the cake ......
Kay 8/5/25, 2:35:32 AM
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debut: 2/1/15
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Into the semis, good going!

Will now meet Rybakina on Wednesday .....
StumpCam 8/5/25, 12:11:57 PM
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debut: 1/1/04
13,105 runs

Mboko, has a bright future. I watch the match last night. She has a very simple, uncomplicated and consistent technique. Always maintained the same form in the execution of her strokes. Also, has a personality to match.
dayne 8/5/25, 2:52:58 PM
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debut: 5/29/07
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She is rising fast, might make it to the US Open
Kay 8/5/25, 6:01:49 PM
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debut: 2/1/15
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Not only will she make it to the US open but for the first time she will receive direct entry into the main draw of a Grand Slam ....
StumpCam 8/7/25, 1:57:45 AM
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debut: 1/1/04
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Mboko beat Rabakina and into the Fonals of the Canadian Open.
What a player! This girl is good!
dayne 8/7/25, 2:02:56 AM
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debut: 5/29/07
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Yes, she is on her way,
Kay 8/7/25, 2:08:37 AM
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debut: 2/1/15
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That was a real gutsy third set that was decided by a tie breaker ....
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imusic 8/7/25, 2:29:09 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
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Brought tears to my eyes. On top of her skills, this young woman has tremendous heart and guts. Arguably the most impressive part of her game. She doesn’t give up!
Master_Blaster 8/7/25, 5:24:51 PM
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debut: 4/5/05
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A joy to watch; calm, poised, amazing mobility, patient, fearless and takes risks to execute the winners.

Also, very humble and a breath of fresh air - actually the opposite in the British prima donna
dayne 8/7/25, 5:40:56 PM
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debut: 5/29/07
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Vicky against Osaka tonight.
Kay 8/7/25, 6:04:30 PM
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debut: 2/1/15
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Osaka also looks in top notch once again, should be a fun match!
Master_Blaster 8/8/25, 1:20:08 AM
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debut: 4/5/05
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She did it!
imusic 8/8/25, 1:31:41 AM
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debut: 11/13/02
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Congrats Vicky! Well done and well deserved.

I’m concerned for Osaka tho. Her mental game just crumbled. Her body language was horrible……especially after the first set and steadily got worse as the match went on.
Kay 8/8/25, 1:53:30 AM
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debut: 2/1/15
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Yes, what was that from Osaka?

Complete mental disintegration.

Won the first set easily, got flustered in the second when Vicky got under her skin and then completely lost it in the third set. She even soured the presentation with not even a word about her opponent .....
dayne 8/8/25, 6:01:18 AM
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debut: 5/29/07
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Osaka has the tools to be a good player, but mentally something is missing.