Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko to Parliament Hill on Wednesday, telling the Toronto teen the Canadian was proud of her breakout season on the WTA Tour.
Carney met with 19-year-old Mboko and her family at the West End office and saw firsthand the trophy she won at the National Bank Open in Montreal this summer.
“What an honor it is that you are here and how proud we are of all you have accomplished at such a young age,” Carney told Mboko, saying he was speaking on behalf of Canadians.
The Prime Minister added that the State Bank Open trophy is a symbol of perseverance, resilience and immense talent.
After her speech, Mboko signed the tennis racket she used in the winning match in Montreal. Carney gasped: “No way!” and said he would give it top priority.
Watching Kani spin it, Mboko said he could play with it if he wanted. Carney laughed and said he wasn’t very good at tennis.
Mboko enters the tennis season ranked No. 350 in the world. She finished a career-high 18th after winning two events including the WTA 1000 National Bank Open.
