Naomi Osaka has stated she is "in shock" after learning that Victoria Mboko considers her an idol. The Japanese star spoke to the microphones after reaching her first WTA 1000 final in three years, where she will face the Canadian teenager in an effort to add a new title to her trophy collection at the Canadian Open.

Naomi Osaka is set to take on teenage sensation Victoria Mboko in the final of the Canadian Open in Montreal. The Japanese star is in her first WTA 1000 final of the season, while the 18-year-old Canadian star is in her maiden tour-level final after defying all odds to beat Elena Rybakina in the semi-final.

Victoria Mboko didn’t even have a picture on the WTA website before the National Bank Open in Montreal. Now, the 18-year-old is set to face Naomi Osaka in the first WTA final of her career.