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

Wed Aug 6, 2025, 08:48 PM

Aug 6

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

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and seriously, how much does the home crowd in tennis make a difference??? [View all] a kennedy Aug 6 OP

Well I guess I shouldn't even ask..... a kennedy Aug 6 #1

The Canadians are loving MBoko! She plays with Quakerfriend Aug 6 #2

Yes, she seems to feel the crowd behind her. Quakerfriend Aug 6 #8

Wow, wow, wow!! Quakerfriend Aug 6 #3

I know....she just cracked..... a kennedy Aug 6 #5

Yes, def agree! Quakerfriend Aug 6 #9

It probably varies from player to player. Irish_Dem Aug 6 #10

Then they are making this "upcoming" star a winner. a kennedy Aug 6 #11

And (spoiler) spooky3 Aug 6 #12

It may not make the difference between winning and losing. Irish_Dem Aug 7 #16

AND OMGAWD SHE JUST WON THE MATCH......... a kennedy Aug 6 #13

What an ending!!! She is adorable! And, love Quakerfriend Aug 6 #15

Osaka SZN LessAspin Aug 7 #17

Coco Gauff LessAspin Aug 7 #18

A W E S O M E a kennedy Aug 7 #19

Spoiler........ a kennedy Aug 7 #21

Toronto 🇨🇦 Spoiler LessAspin Aug 7 #22