Canada Triumphs Over Denmark in Billie Jean Cup Playoffs

In an impressive display of skill, Canada secured a victory over Denmark in the Group A playoffs of the Billie Jean Cup held in Monterrey, Mexico, on November 15, 2025. The Canadian duo of Gabriela Dabrowski from Ottawa and Victoria Mboko from Toronto emerged victorious in the doubles match, leading Canada to a 2-1 win against Denmark.

Match Highlights

Dabrowski and Mboko faced the Danish pairing of Emma Kamper and Johanne Christine Svendsen, winning decisively with a score of 6-2, 6-4 in just 59 minutes. The Canadians delivered a strong performance, firing four aces while committing only one double fault. They dominated the match by winning 62 of the 100 points available, converting on three of their break point opportunities.

Earlier in the day, Mboko contributed significantly by defeating Svendsen in a singles match, winning 7-5, 6-3. This victory brought the overall score of the best-of-three playoff to 1-1, setting the stage for the pivotal doubles match. Mboko showcased her powerful serve, achieving 11 aces and winning 86 percent of her points on first serve. In comparison, Svendsen struggled with her performance, failing to register any aces and committing four double faults.

Opening Matches and Next Steps

The opening match of the playoff saw Cadence Brace of Toronto face off against Rebecca Munk Mortensen. Brace fought valiantly but ultimately lost in a tightly contested three-set match that lasted three hours and 41 minutes. Brace initially took the first set 6-3, but Munk Mortensen rallied to win the next two sets, both determined by tiebreaks, with scores of 7-6 (4) in each. Throughout the match, Brace recorded two aces and six double faults, while Munk Mortensen tallied four aces and eight double faults. The match statistics indicated a close competition, with Munk Mortensen edging ahead in break points won, successful break point saves, and match points saved.

With this victory, Canada is set to face Mexico in their next match. Mexico previously defeated Denmark 2-1 in their Group A playoff, adding an extra layer of anticipation for the upcoming encounter. The Canadian team aims to build on their momentum and secure another win in the tournament.

This report by The Canadian Press highlights the exciting developments in the Billie Jean Cup playoffs as the competition intensifies.