Victoria Mboko Reaches Indian Wells Quarterfinals, Sets Clash with Sabalenka

Victoria Mboko continued her impressive run at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 6-1 in the fourth round on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. This victory marks Mboko’s first career win against Anisimova and propels her into the quarterfinals, where she will face World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Mboko’s Dominant Performance

The 19-year-old Mboko showcased a commanding performance, securing the win in 1 hour and 13 minutes. She demonstrated clean, measured tennis, capitalizing on an uncharacteristically loose performance from Anisimova, particularly on return. Mboko won over half the points played on Anisimova’s serve, 35 to 34, and didn’t face a single break point, converting all four of her own break opportunities.

Key Statistics from the Match

• 1: This was the first career meeting between Mboko and Anisimova at the WTA level.
• 4: Mboko is the fourth Canadian to reach the women’s singles quarterfinals at Indian Wells, joining Patricia Hy-Boulais, Helen Kelesi, and Bianca Andreescu. She is the second-youngest to achieve this, behind Andreescu.
• 7: Mboko committed a remarkably low seven unforced errors throughout the match.
• 16: Mboko’s win total for 2026 now stands at 16, second only to Elina Svitolina (17) on tour.
• 100%: Mboko converted 100% of her break points (4-for-4), bringing her total to 40 converted break points in WTA 1000 events this season – the most on tour.

Looking Ahead: Rematch with Sabalenka

Mboko’s quarterfinal match against Aryna Sabalenka will be a rematch of their fourth-round encounter at the Australian Open earlier this year, which Sabalenka won in straight sets. Mboko expressed her excitement about competing at the highest level, stating, “I’m experiencing a lot of things for the first time, so to be out here playing Top 10 players, it’s really a privilege. I’m so happy to be competing at the highest level, and I just (hope) to keep going.”

Canadian Success in Indian Wells

Mboko’s quarterfinal appearance marks a significant milestone for Canadian tennis. She is the first Canadian to reach the quarterfinals at Indian Wells since Bianca Andreescu’s title-winning run in 2019.