Karolina Muchova booked her place in the Miami Open semi-finals for the first time after edging a tightly contested straight-sets victory over rising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko on Tuesday.
The meteoric rise of WTA Tour star Victoria Mboko will culminate in a grand slam title, says former world number one Andy Roddick.
Victoria Mboko set up a tantalising quarter-final clash with World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka after defeating American Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 6-1 at the BNP Paribas Open.
Victoria Mboko was pushed all the way in a tight contest but eventually prevailed 6-4 7-6(5) against Kimberly Birrell in the opening round at Indian Wells.
Victoria Mboko is set for her debut at the Indian Wells Open, and former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard believes the young Canadian is ready to deliver a big performance at the WTA 1000 tournament.
The withdrawal crisis at Dubai Open has deepened after teenage prospect Victoria Mboko became the latest high-profile player to exit the WTA 1000 event, adding to an already growing list of absentees.