Victoria Mboko's rise has been one of the biggest stories in women's tennis this year. The 19-year-old Canadian has climbed into the WTA Top 10 and continues to make her mark against some of the sport's biggest names.
But behind that success is a close-knit family that has supported her from the beginning. Victoria Mboko was born on August 26, 2006, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Cyprien Mboko and Godee Kitadi.
Her parents are originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and left the country because of war and political unrest.
Tennis was already part of family life before Victoria picked up a racket. Her father had followed the sport for years and encouraged his children to play.
Victoria is the youngest of four children. Her older sister, Gracia Mboko, and older brothers, Kevin Mboko and David Mboko, all played tennis before she did.
Mboko has openly credited her siblings for helping her develop as a player. In a 2021 interview with OnTennis magazine, she said, “My sister and brothers have been really important for me. I probably would not have played tennis if not for them. They played with me and coached me.”
The support has not stopped as Mboko's career has grown. During her run to the third round of the 2025 French Open as a qualifier, her father, sister and brother were in the stands cheering her on.
