WTA 2026 Doha 1000

[robyrolfo]

I'm not sure if this is a hot take, but Mboko is better than Andreeva imho.

Not sure about that yet. Despite some stereotypes people love to make, she actually doesn't look that athletic. Her age is helping her in that sense...

And she's a big hitter. The tour is full of them, so let's see how it pans out for her. But Andreeva is more of a well rounded player and talent, she just needs to get it all together (especially between the ears).

I would also say that we need to see what happens once players/coaches figure out Mboko's weaknesses, but most of her opponents simply can not, or will not, adopt some different strategy to what they are used to, so it might not even matter.

Anyway, in the long run I think Andreeva goes further.

 

[spystud]

Crazy stat.

 

[Moose Malloy]

Mboko- outstanding. That lob in the game to break back...
The countdown for a Canadian slam winner has begun.

No reason she can't win this tournament now. The draw is wide open.

What game did this lob occur in? looking for a replay. its not in the highlights in the WTA YouTube channel

 

[Localfoc]

What game did this lob occur in? looking for a replay. its not in the highlights in the WTA YouTube channel

I got it wrong. it wasn't to break back. But in the final game, when she broke Ryba to win.

19:55 time mark below

 

[tx10is]

go muchova too bad they didn't show it live on TC

 

[spystud]

Or T2.

 

[spystud]

Doubles semis understood the assignment.

Errani/Paolini (1) v. Hsieh/Ostapenko (3)
Danilina/Krunic (4) v. Dabrowski/Stefani (5)

There was no 2-seed thanks to Mertens' back injury.

 

[spystud]

Not sure why they didn’t give us a pic for Sakkari v. Muchova.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

For the file ... let's hope it stays there full.

 

[tennis24x7]

Great win for Sakkari. Out of nowhere. One of those wins that can turn around a career in freefall.

I sincerely hope so too, the beginning of something big for her.

 

[tennis24x7]

I'm not sure if this is a hot take, but Mboko is better than Andreeva imho.

Let the year finish then we can all agree. Mirra looked like this when she won the two M1000s.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Ostapenko has some heavy hands ... nothing for free

 

[gogo]

Vicky up a set and a break against Penko early in the 2nd set. Love to see it!

 

[Hitman]

Mboko showing how its done so far.

 

[MichaelNadal]

The score, good grief

 

[gogo]

Penko eeks out a break to stay in the match and prevent a bagel.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Guess we finally have the "new Serena" in the making.
Penko simply doesn't move well enough to trouble a player like Mboko.

 

[gogo]

Come on Vicky....don't cave now! Close it out!
Shake off those jitters.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Ostapenko in fighting mode and making it a slightly more respectable score so far.
And that's that, Mboko wins 6-3 6-2.

 

[gogo]

Come on Vicky....don't cave now! Close it out!
Shake off those jitters.

And she does! 6-3 6-2 for the win!

 

[Hitman]

Now we're cooking

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Mboko showing how its done so far.

I still have questions on how she does/defend the very long DTLs to her BH, as they're mostly outside the camera's corner ...and she sends them back with interest

 

[Hitman]

I still have questions on how she does/defend the very long DTLs to her BH, as they're mostly outside the camera's corner ...

Incredile.scenes!

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Another tournament Muchova can't win.
Sigh.

 

[tx10is]

go muchova final is going to be tough though mboko is playing out of her mind rn

 

[marc45]

José Morgado
@josemorgado

Mboko's ranking:

Jan 2025: #333

Feb 2025: #212

Mar 2025: #156

May 2025: #120

June 2025: Top 100 debut

July 2025: #88

Aug 2025: #24

Jan 2026: #13

Feb 2026: Top 10 debut

INCREDIBLE.

 

[spystud]

Doubt many had this one on their bingo card, but that’s alright.

 

[Fabrivitx]

Doubt many had this one on their bingo card, but that’s alright.

Mboko wins easly this.

 

[Fabrivitx]

José Morgado
@josemorgado

Mboko's ranking:

Jan 2025: #333

Feb 2025: #212

Mar 2025: #156

May 2025: #120

June 2025: Top 100 debut

July 2025: #88

Aug 2025: #24

Jan 2026: #13

Feb 2026: Top 10 debut

INCREDIBLE.

wta average storyline

 

[tennis24x7]

Another tournament Muchova can't win.
Sigh.

Muchova looks fitter this year, she has a good chance.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Not a gimme for either, but I'd say Muchova has more of a long-term fear issue, with just 1 title. But she has beaten the best
Let's see if Gronenveld (since 2026) does it for her

 

[gogo]

I feel that there is no losing for the WTA no matter who wins tomorrow. If Vicky wins...they've got a great new star on their hands. If Karolina wins, it will be a chance for a good player to proves that she belongs.

I'll be cheering for Mboko, but I won't be disappointed in Muchova wins.

 

[spystud]

Mboko is -125 currently, Muchova even.

 

[spystud]

Hsieh/Ostapenko (3) v. Danilina/Krunic (4) for doubles glory.

 

[GhostDog]

I feel that there is no losing for the WTA no matter who wins tomorrow. If Vicky wins...they've got a great new star on their hands. If Karolina wins, it will be a chance for a good player to proves that she belongs.

I'll be cheering for Mboko, but I won't be disappointed in Muchova wins.

I'm really looking forward to this match. As a Canadian tennis fan, Mboko's meteoric rise has been a joy to watch.

 

[MichaelNadal]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2022506280838140350

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Lord, please allow Karolina to win this.
It's much more important for her than for Mboko, who will win dozens of these.
Award me and her fans this small portion of happiness, I don't ask for much.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

It seems Muchova wears orange to resonate with Groneveld.

 

[BenC]

MUCHOVA!

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Lord, please allow Karolina to win this.
It's much more important for her than for Mboko, who will win dozens of these.
Award me and her fans this small portion of happiness, I don't ask for much.

Prayer answered and she played a varied, fine game.

 

[BenC]

Hsieh/Ostapenko (3) v. Danilina/Krunic (4) for doubles glory.

up 6-0 5-3 serving for the match and then ...

 

[tx10is]

Go Muchova! good win

 

[GhostDog]

I don't know if Muchova will ever win a slam but I don't think there is a more enjoyable player on the WTA side to watch when she's on. No one else plays with her variety. If she can stay healthy, she's gonna be a problem all season.

Mboko is so impressive. What a talent. Sky's the limit. Proud Canadian.

 

[Chanwan]

I don't know if Muchova will ever win a slam but I don't think there is a more enjoyable player on the WTA side to watch when she's on. No one else plays with her variety. If she can stay healthy, she's gonna be a problem all season.

Mboko is so impressive. What a talent. Sky's the limit. Proud Canadian.

I like them both a lot and feel I haven't seen quite enough of Mboko's rise (hasn't had much time for viewing this week, for instance). What's your favorite part of her game these days? And is it time for us to not be surprised if she finds herself in a slam final this year already?

 

[marc45]

I like them both a lot and feel I haven't seen quite enough of Mboko's rise (hasn't had much time for viewing this week, for instance). What's your favorite part of her game these days? And is it time for us to not be surprised if she finds herself in a slam final this year already?

here's a new article about Mboko

The Top Ten For Vicky Mboko - The Second Serve

Vicky Mboko has more tools than a NASCAR pit crew.

www.thesecondserve.com

 

[spystud]

up 6-0 5-3 serving for the match and then ...

Freaking ouch, that deserves a double-'Women'.


And good job, Karolina.

 

[GhostDog]

I like them both a lot and feel I haven't seen quite enough of Mboko's rise (hasn't had much time for viewing this week, for instance). What's your favorite part of her game these days? And is it time for us to not be surprised if she finds herself in a slam final this year already?

Her movement, forehand, tennis iq, drop shot ability, demeanor & competitiveness are very impressive. I'm not sure about a slam this year, but future slam, yes.

I don't feel she'll be a flash in the pan, 1 time slam winner the way fellow Canadian Bianca Andreescu was either.

 

[Marius_Hancu]

Wonder who retires from Dubai?

 

[spystud]

Thread 'WTA 2026 Dubai 1000'

Feb 14, 2026

No Aryna again, even though she's actually in Dubai. Iga out also.

Another 56-player field, action begins Sunday morning.

Draw

Sonmez & Bejlek both received WCs, but they face each other in R1.

Peyton & Baptiste are the two LLs so far.

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[GoKenin]

So happy for Karolina; hope 2026 turns into a huge breakout year for her