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Victoria Mboko started 2025 ranked outside the WTA's top 300 and ended it inside the top 20. AFP

WTA newcomer of the year Victoria Mboko confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Canadian will make her Abu Dhabi debut when the WTA 500 tournament returns from January 31 to February 7

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