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Dividing her emotions and being able to move on quickly is something she has learned how to do. A 6-0 6-0 loss to her older sister Gracia at a junior tournament stung for a long time - and is an experience still used by her siblings to rib her. Family is central to Mboko's life. She celebrated her second WTA title with a warm hug with father Cyprien, beaming broadly as he lifted the trophy for the cameras. A retired engineer, Cyprien and his wife Godee Kitadi left their home in the politically-unstable Democratic Republic of Congo in 1999 and moved to North America. Initially the couple lived in the United States before settling in Canada with their four children. While her parents never played tennis, Mboko's father was obsessed after watching 1990s stars like Andre Agassi on television. "A lot of their life revolved around tennis," said Mboko, who is hoping to make her first visit to DR Congo soon. "My dad always made sure he was watching my practices. He used to work night shifts so he could drive me in the morning. "They've always supported me so that I could pursue what I love." Following her victory in Hong Kong, Mboko highlighted how crucial her dad's "emotional support" has been on the road during her breakout season. "I've always been very grateful he can travel and be with me at these tournaments," said Mboko. "To see me play at the top level I think makes him happy. When everything is going well and we're all happy then it is nice times."
