Aryna Sabalenka vs. Victoria Mboko: Where to Watch, Preview and Prediction The 19-year-old Sabalenka, already ranked in the Top 10, admitted she’s still in disbelief at her rapid rise in the sport. Despite her high status, she remains focused on her next challenge: facing Victoria Mboko in the Indian Wells quarterfinals. Mboko, a 19-year-old Canadian, has quickly made a name for herself with her aggressive style and resilience. Mboko’s path to the quarterfinals included a strong performance in the Doha 1000 tournament, where she reached the final and climbed from No. 18 to No. 10 in the rankings. She has shown she can handle big-hitting opponents, as evidenced by her recent victory over Amanda Anisimova in straight sets. However, her previous encounter with Sabalenka in the Australian Open was a stark contrast. Sabalenka dominated the match, winning the first set 6-1 and forcing Mboko into a second-set tiebreaker. For this rematch, Sabalenka aims to assert her dominance on the baseline, recalling her recent win over Naomi Osaka. Her power and consistency have been key factors in her success, but Mboko’s ability to counterattack and her speed could pose a challenge. While Mboko has improved significantly in the past two months, she may still need to learn from the WTA’s top players to fully compete with Sabalenka. The match is set for 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 11, and will be streamed on the Tennis Channel app. Sabalenka’s experience and physicality give her the edge, but Mboko’s determination and recent form make her a formidable opponent. Despite the odds, Mboko remains confident she can hold her own against the top seed. Tennis Channel Plus Logo All eight singles quarterfinals at the BNP Paribas Open take place on Thursday, March 11, with matches streaming on the Tennis Channel app.#aryna_sabalenka #bnpparibas_open #tennis_channel #victoria_mboko #doha_1000
