US Open finalist Ons Jabeur says meeting with Andy Roddick inspired her performance
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open finalist Ons Jabeur says meeting with Andy Roddick inspired her performance

India Today  

US Open finalist Ons Jabeur revealed that meeting with her idol Andy Roddick has inspired her performance while adding that she used to look up to him during his time on the courts. Ons Jabeur executed a stunning 6-1, 6-3 demolition of Caroline Garcia in the US Open semi-finals on Thursday, ending the Frenchwoman's hot streak to reach her second Grand Slam final of the year. Swiatek beat Jabeur in their most recent meeting, the Rome final in May, amid an extraordinary 37-match winning streak in which she collected her second Roland-Garros title. "Iga never loses finals, so it's going to be very tough," said Jabeur.

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Andy Roddick to Ons Jabeur: I have more faith in you winning Wimbledon than I ever had in myself winning it
1 year, 4 months ago

Andy Roddick to Ons Jabeur: I have more faith in you winning Wimbledon than I ever had in myself winning it

The Hindu  

1 Andy Roddick believes that Ons Jabeur will definitely win a Wimbledon title one day, something the American himself came very close to achieving. The latter left Jabeur in tears and she termed it as the “most painful loss of her career.” In a column for Betway Insider, Roddick praised Jabeur for being a trailblazer for the African countries and …

Tunisians gather in front of TVs to watch Ons Jabeur at Wimbledon and escape the heat outside
1 year, 5 months ago

Tunisians gather in front of TVs to watch Ons Jabeur at Wimbledon and escape the heat outside

Associated Press  

TUNIS, Tunisia — In Tunisia, there’s no better way to escape the intense heatwave than to head inside and watch Wimbledon on TV when Ons Jabeur is playing. Jabeur reached two major tennis finals last year, also losing at the U.S. Open, but she’s hoping her third chance at a Grand Slam trophy will be the lucky one. “The good …

Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka both make their way back into the Wimbledon semifinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka both make their way back into the Wimbledon semifinals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Maybe it’s the seat that made me win today.” …

Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka both make their way back into the Wimbledon semifinals
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka both make their way back into the Wimbledon semifinals

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — From where Ons Jabeur was sitting on Centre Court, a spot in the Wimbledon semifinals was as good as guaranteed. “Maybe it’s the seat that made me win today.” Jabeur, who last year became the first woman from North Africa and first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final, beat the defending champion 6-7, 6-4, 6-1. …

Wimbledon: A year too late but Ons Jabeur has her revenge
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: A year too late but Ons Jabeur has her revenge

Hindustan Times  

Ons Jabeur, the Minister of Happiness staying true to her nickname, is never too far away from a joke. Ons Jabeur celebrates at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships The statement may have been made in a lighter vein, yet that defeat did weigh heavily on the Tunisian’s mind. The photo might still be around but Rybakina won’t be, with Jabeur herself …

Wimbledon: Jabeur looks to make ‘greater memories’ after 2022 final run
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: Jabeur looks to make ‘greater memories’ after 2022 final run

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur was one set away from winning a Grand Slam title at Wimbledon last year and the Tunisian said on Saturday that she hoped to go one step further this time around and make history at the All England Club. Jabeur took the first set in last year’s final before Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina rallied to win in three, denying …

Ons Jabeur targets Grand Slam success after Charleston crown
1 year, 8 months ago

Ons Jabeur targets Grand Slam success after Charleston crown

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur has set her sights on capturing a first Grand Slam title this year after the world number four beat Belinda Bencic 7-6 6-4 at the Charleston Open on Sunday to win her first trophy of the season. “I’m glad that I’m finding my rhythm and I hope my body will allow me to play,” Jabeur told Tennis Channel, …

Ons Jabeur vows to come back swinging after crushing U.S. Open defeat
2 years, 3 months ago

Ons Jabeur vows to come back swinging after crushing U.S. Open defeat

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur struggled to hold back the tears after losing a second consecutive Grand Slam final on Saturday, but while the Tunisian said her U.S. Open defeat to Iga Swiatek was tough to take she vowed to come back swinging. The 28-year-old Tunisian, who lost her first Grand Slam title match at Wimbledon in July, was beaten 6-2 7-6 by …

Ons Jabeur vows to keep fighting after loss in US Open final
2 years, 3 months ago

Ons Jabeur vows to keep fighting after loss in US Open final

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Ons Jabeur dropped her racket in disgust after one poor shot in the U.S. Open final. “It was a closer match than it looks, said Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, including at the 1994 U.S. Open, who has been sitting in Jabeur’s guest box and offering advice during the tournament. After becoming the …

Swiatek met Serena; Jabeur met Roddick; US Open final next
2 years, 3 months ago

Swiatek met Serena; Jabeur met Roddick; US Open final next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Iga Swiatek finally got to meet Serena Williams at this U.S. Open. Iga did inspire us with her winning streak, and we are going to continue fighting.” The two finalists, whose head-to-head series is tied 2-all, are first and second on the tour in match wins this season: Swiatek is 54-7, Jabeur is 44-13. “Iga never loses …

Swiatek, Jabeur will meet in first U.S. Open final for both
2 years, 3 months ago

Swiatek, Jabeur will meet in first U.S. Open final for both

The Hindu  

Getting to a Grand Slam final is no longer new to Ons Jabeur. “I needed to get it together,” said Swiatek, a 21-year-old from Poland who already owns two trophies from the French Open’s red clay, including one this June, but never had been past the fourth round on New York’s hard courts. “She was hitting every ball and putting …

Swiatek, Jabeur will meet in 1st US Open final for both
2 years, 3 months ago

Swiatek, Jabeur will meet in 1st US Open final for both

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Getting to a Grand Slam final is no longer new to Ons Jabeur. “I needed to get it together,” said Swiatek, a 21-year-old from Poland who already owns two trophies from the French Open’s red clay, including one this June, but never had been past the fourth round on New York’s hard courts. “She was hitting every …

Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur is 'relieved' to back up her Championships result at US Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur is 'relieved' to back up her Championships result at US Open

India Today  

Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur is "relieved" to back up her Championships result at the US Open as the number five seed stormed into the finals of the year-end Grand Slam on Thursday, September 8. Jabeur built on her Wimbledon performance at the US Open as she became the first North American woman to reach the final in New York. "In …

Ons Jabeur demolishes Caroline Garcia to advance to the US Open final
2 years, 3 months ago

Ons Jabeur demolishes Caroline Garcia to advance to the US Open final

Daily Mail  

Ons Jabeur executed a stunning 6-1, 6-3 demolition of Caroline Garcia in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Thursday, ending the Frenchwoman's hot streak to reach her second Grand Slam final in a row. Jabeur wrested the momentum immediately, breaking Garcia in the first game before taking the first set in a blistering 23 minutes, with six aces and 11 winners, …

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