and seriously, how much does the home crowd in tennis make a difference???

[a kennedy]

a rookie Canadian playing an established player in the rookie’s homeland??? Crowd is soooooo behind their player, and I’m just wondering how much it does get into the head of the opponent???

[a kennedy]

1. Well I guess I shouldn't even ask.....

Canada is sooooooooo behind their player upstart, Victoria Mboko, and really she’s good but playing against Rybaikna??? maybe not yet there. She’s so good but a rookie. U S Open is gonna be wild in the women’s half.

[Quakerfriend]

2. The Canadians are loving MBoko! She plays with

such confidence & seems to have high tennis IQ.

But, Rybakina is looking really good tonight…,

We shall see! And, yes the US Open is going to be great!! 😊

[a kennedy]

4. and just asking....do ya think the crowd has anything to do with it???

[spooky3]

6. It's all even, and imho, the home crowd does usually help most players. Nt

[Quakerfriend]

8. Yes, she seems to feel the crowd behind her.

Both girls are really locked in!

[Quakerfriend]

3. Wow, wow, wow!!

[a kennedy]

5. I know....she just cracked.....

5 - 5

[a kennedy]

7. and Mboko has tennis sense....i feel she just has the "feel" for the point.

I’m sure the crowd really helps her too. JMHO.

[Quakerfriend]

9. Yes, def agree!

Rybakina suddenly seems nervous…

[Irish_Dem]

10. It probably varies from player to player.

A supportive and enthusiastic crowd would be a big benefit to some players.
Especially younger and inexperienced players who may need the boost.

Half of everything is psychology.

[a kennedy]

11. Then they are making this "upcoming" star a winner.

and not to say she isn’t a killer player anyway…..but her home crowd is helping her tons.

[spooky3]

12. And (spoiler)

She won!

[Irish_Dem]

16. It may not make the difference between winning and losing.

But may give her an edge and boost her performance.

Then again she might get performance anxiety with the increased pressure.
Or may lose focus with all the noise.
And have a decreased performance.

This is why top notch athletes hire very expensive sports psychologists to sort it all out.

There are world class athletes who are the best in the world but can never win a gold medal.
Some athletes who are mediocre players but win all the time.

[a kennedy]

13. AND OMGAWD SHE JUST WON THE MATCH.........

[spooky3]

14. And she just said she didn't think she could pull through after her fall

Without the crowd support!

[Quakerfriend]

15. What an ending!!! She is adorable! And, love

her mom too!

[LessAspin]

17. Osaka SZN

I love seeing Naomi Osaka back playing well and having fun 🎾

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Should be a good one tonight

Naomi Osaka on facing Victoria Mboko, who previously said that Naomi was her idol:

‘It’s really cute… I'm really honored… I always said I’d love to play someone that looked up to me in a way’ 🥹

(via Montreal Press)

— The Tennis Letter (@thetennisletter.bsky.social) 2025-08-07T06:10:21.961Z

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[LessAspin]

18. Coco Gauff

Kudos to Coco Gauff for not letting the upset in singles ruin her tournament in Canada 🇨🇦

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[a kennedy]

19. A W E S O M E

[a kennedy]

20. and the rookie Canadian, Mboko, just won the 2nd set......onto the 3rd and deciding set!!!

I think lotsa people me included thought Osaka would just walk away with it……nope Victoria came back and won the 2nd set. Gonna be a fun finish.

[a kennedy]

21. Spoiler........

SHE DID IT!!!!! Unbelievable!!!! and gonna be hearing a lot from her. I do feel bad for Naomi. 😢

[LessAspin]

22. Toronto 🇨🇦 Spoiler

The crowd at the men's tournament in Toronto 🇨🇦 reacts to the Victoria Mboko news 📰

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