Overview
- Muchova defeated Mboko 6-4, 7-5 in Doha to claim the biggest title of her career and end a six-year trophy drought.
- With the title, Muchova is projected to climb from No. 19 to No. 11 in the WTA rankings, according to tournament reporting.
- Mboko’s run to the final included a three-set quarter-final upset of Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina and a 6-3, 6-2 semifinal win over Jelena Ostapenko.
- Despite the final loss, Mboko will rise to No. 10 on Monday, becoming the fourth Canadian woman to break into the WTA top 10.
- Mboko leads the tour with 13 match wins in 2026, reinforcing her rapid ascent after starting 2025 outside the top 300.