Wimbledon 2021: Ons Jabeur hopes exploits galvanise Arab women to play on tennis tour
3 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2021: Ons Jabeur hopes exploits galvanise Arab women to play on tennis tour

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Jabeur - who along with second seed Aryna Sabalenka has won more matches on tour this year than their rivals - says former top Moroccan male player Hicham Arazi has been helpful. London: Ons Jabeur says “being the only Arab ” on the tennis tour “is not easy” but she hopes one day there will be a whole group of them like the Americans and French. “It’s going to be all owed to her.” Paving the way into the third round 👊@Ons_Jabeur secures the win over Venus Williams and becomes the first 🇹🇳 Tunisian woman to reach the third round at #Wimbledon.pic.twitter.com/r4CzNKoTuj — wta June 30, 2021 Jabeur - who along with second seed Aryna Sabalenka has won more matches on tour this year than their rivals - says former top Moroccan male player Hicham Arazi has been helpful. Jabeur says she did not watch a lot of tennis when she was growing up and it was her now husband Karim Kamoun who was more “obsessed by Roland Garros.” ‘An honour for me’ She had heard of Tunisian female player Selima Sfar - who reached a career high of 75 in the world in 2001 - but had not watched her play. “To be able to pass the quarter-final of a Grand Slam, like it’s something that I should do,” said Jabuer, whose best showing is a quarter-final at the 2020 Australian Open.

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Aryna Sabalenka has no issues playing in Saudi Arabia but Coco Gauff ‘concerned’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka has no issues playing in Saudi Arabia but Coco Gauff ‘concerned’

The Independent  

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WTA chief executive Portia Archer defends Tour Finals ‘values’ ahead of Saudi Arabia tournament
1 month, 3 weeks ago

WTA chief executive Portia Archer defends Tour Finals ‘values’ ahead of Saudi Arabia tournament

New York Times  

RIYADH — Women’s Tennis Association chief executive officer Portia Archer has defended staging the WTA Tour Finals in Saudi Arabia in her first major address to the media since starting the role in July. “I don’t feel that there’s some limit, but I certainly know that there are cases and instances where we won’t go to certain countries if we …

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to headline new ‘Six Kings Slam’ in Saudi Arabia
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to headline new ‘Six Kings Slam’ in Saudi Arabia

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Age no bar for Mirra Andreeva as she beats sixth seed Ons Jabeur at Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Age no bar for Mirra Andreeva as she beats sixth seed Ons Jabeur at Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Blazing forehand winners down the line, off backhands that paint the baseline at the other end, drop shots disguised to perfection, clutch serves – Mirra Andreeva showcased her full repertoire in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Russia's Mirra Andreeva hugs Tunisia's Ons Jabeur after their women's singles match At the highest level of a sport, the …

Ons Jabeur out to fulfil ‘life mission’ at Australian Open: ‘I have to do this’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ons Jabeur out to fulfil ‘life mission’ at Australian Open: ‘I have to do this’

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Wimbledon 2023: Back to square one for Jabeur as she looks to past champions for inspiration
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Back to square one for Jabeur as she looks to past champions for inspiration

The Hindu  

The tears flowing down Ons Jabeur’s face as she trudged up to accept a Wimbledon runner’s-up plate for the second year running from Britain’s Princess of Wales told their own story -- the Tunisian did not want another silver salver in her collection. Add in the fact that she also finished second best to Iga Swiatek at last year’s U.S. …

Wimbledon women’s final 2023 | Unseeded Vondrousova beats Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 to lift maiden title
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon women’s final 2023 | Unseeded Vondrousova beats Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 to lift maiden title

The Hindu  

Czech Marketa Vondrousova stunned Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur 6-4 6-4 on July 15 to become the first unseeded player in the professional era to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title. Jabeur was bidding to become the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam title and the first African woman to lift one of the four major trophies. Showing great court …

Ons Jabeur looks to get second time lucky in Wimbledon final but unseeded Marketa Vondrousova stands in her way
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur looks to get second time lucky in Wimbledon final but unseeded Marketa Vondrousova stands in her way

India Today  

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia is on the verge of making history by claiming her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. However, standing in her way is the Czech surprise contender, Marketa Vondrousova, who has the potential to upset the script and extend Jabeur's quest for glory at Centre Court on July 15. Jabeur, known as her country's "Minister of Happiness", …

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur vs Vondrousova final preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur vs Vondrousova final preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info

The Hindu  

Last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur takes on unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova in the final of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Saturday. The women’s singles final between Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select and live streaming will be available …

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 …

Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur, the lady ‘Federer’ from Tunisia battling her way into tennis history
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur, the lady ‘Federer’ from Tunisia battling her way into tennis history

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur hopes Saturday’s Wimbledon final will be a game-changer: at the third time of asking she is bidding to become the first African or Arab woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. Fighting spirit According to Hichem Riani, the former technical director of the Tunisian tennis federation, Jabeur was always “dynamic, friendly and sociable, with a great sense …

Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. One will win Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are 0-3 in Grand Slam finals. One will win Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Ons Jabeur left Wimbledon a year ago without the trophy but more confident than ever that she would win a Grand Slam title one day. “For me, I’m going to learn a lot from not only Wimbledon’s final but also U.S. Open final, and give it my best,” Jabeur said Thursday after defeating No. The big-hitting Sabalenka, …

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur ready to make it third time lucky after reaching final
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur ready to make it third time lucky after reaching final

The Hindu  

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur believes the lessons she learned in two Grand Slam final defeats will stand her in good stead for Saturday’s Wimbledon showdown with unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova. She is now back in a position she found herself in at last year’s Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, requiring one win to become the first African woman as well as …

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur rides the punches to beat Sabalenka and reach final
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur rides the punches to beat Sabalenka and reach final

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur showed that it is sometimes better to float like a butterfly than sting like a bee as her wily artistry overcame the brutal hitting of Aryna Sabalenka to reach her second Wimbledon final with a 6-7 6-4 6-3 victory on Thursday. Jabeur, who was beaten in last year’s final, looked destined to suffer more heartbreak on Centre Court …

Ons Jabeur becomes first woman since Serena to record major Wimbledon feat after ousting defending champion Rybakina
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur becomes first woman since Serena to record major Wimbledon feat after ousting defending champion Rybakina

Hindustan Times  

The women’s draw at Wimbledon has been one of change and frequent new champions, with the last 6 Championships being won by different women. Ons Jabeur repeated Serena Williams key Wimbledon feat, showcasing her consistency at Wimbledon However, Ons Jabeur was on hand to change that, as she backed up her 2022 Wimbledon final appearance by exacting revenge on Elena …

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  

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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 2023: Jabeur battles back to beat Andreescu
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur battles back to beat Andreescu

The Hindu  

Last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur came from a set down to keep alive her Wimbledon dream with a 3-6 6-4 6-3 victory over former Grand Slam champion Bianca Andreescu on Saturday. The Tunisian, the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final, struggled to find her best on her first match back on Centre Court since last year’s final. …

Wimbledon 2023: Was really looking forward to meeting Beckham, says Jabeur
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Was really looking forward to meeting Beckham, says Jabeur

The Hindu  

Last year’s Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur was full of praise for former England midfielder David Beckham after their meeting this week, saying the encounter inspired her to play well. Jabeur made quick work of Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan with a 6-1 6-1 victory in 45 minutes to move into the third round at Wimbledon on Friday. I was really looking …

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur says now or never for Saudi Arabia to invest in the sport
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur says now or never for Saudi Arabia to invest in the sport

The Hindu  

Tunisia’s world number six Ons Jabeur welcomed reports of Saudi Arabian interest in tennis, saying on Tuesday the time was right for the Gulf country to invest in the sport and she would “100 per cent” compete in WTA tournaments there if it benefited players. WTA chairman Steve Simon said last week there were still “big issues” with Saudi Arabia …

Wimbledon 2023 Preview: Swiatek faces Sabalenka, Rybakina challenge in pursuit of maiden title
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023 Preview: Swiatek faces Sabalenka, Rybakina challenge in pursuit of maiden title

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek will look to get hands on her first Wimbledon title when The Championships begin at the All England Club on Monday. The lifting of the ban this time means the arrival of Belarusian world number two Aryna Sabalenka who will challenge the likes of Swiatek and defending champion Elena Rybakina. READ - Wimbledon 2023 women’s …

Ons Jabeur | The trailblazing, trick-shotting artist on a Major quest
1 year, 8 months ago

Ons Jabeur | The trailblazing, trick-shotting artist on a Major quest

The Hindu  

Tennis as a sport has long lent itself to artistic expression. At the US Open, she reached her second Major final, losing to top-ranked Swiatek but not before firmly establishing her credentials as the foremost challenger to the Pole’s status as tennis’ undisputed No.1. Jabeur’s tennis is cerebral and witty, something that is said to have been her trademark as …

Trailblazer Jabeur ready to make second chance count
2 years, 3 months ago

Trailblazer Jabeur ready to make second chance count

China Daily  

Tunisian says she is better prepared for US final after historic run at Wimbledon Ons Jabeur of Tunisia celebrates after defeating Caroline Garcia of France on Thursday to reach the US Open women's singles final. Jabeur reached a second consecutive Slam title match without needing to produce her best tennis Thursday night, taking full advantage of a shaky showing by …

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 …

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 …

Tunisian Ons Jabeur one win shy of first Grand Slam for Arab or African women
2 years, 5 months ago

Tunisian Ons Jabeur one win shy of first Grand Slam for Arab or African women

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur held up her cellphone for everyone to see her lock-screen photo of the Venus Rosewater Dish, the trophy given to the women’s champion at Wimbledon. “I know that I’m going to come back and win a Grand Slam, for sure,” said Jabeur, a 27-year-old from Tunisia. “I’m really happy that I’m trying to inspire many generations from my …

Ons Jabeur | Minister of happiness
2 years, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur | Minister of happiness

The Hindu  

After reaching the Wimbledon final on Thursday, Ons Jabeur was asked for her views on Boris Johnson’s resignation as British Prime Minister. The 27-year-old, in what will go down as one of the best press-conference lines ever, said with a chuckle, “I don’t really know, but I am the Minister of Happiness.” Witty, affable and ever-smiling, Jabeur captivated the world …

Jabeur 1 win shy of 1st pro Slam for Arab or African woman
2 years, 5 months ago

Jabeur 1 win shy of 1st pro Slam for Arab or African woman

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Ons Jabeur held up her cellphone for everyone to see her lock-screen photo of the Venus Rosewater Dish, the trophy given to the women’s champion at Wimbledon. “I know that I’m going to come back and win a Grand Slam, for sure,” said Jabeur, a 27-year-old from Tunisia. “I’m really happy that I’m trying to inspire many …

Wimbledon 2022: History Beckons as Ons Jabeur Takes On Elena Rybakina in Final
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: History Beckons as Ons Jabeur Takes On Elena Rybakina in Final

News 18  

Irrespective of the outcome of the women’s final at the All England Championship this year, the coveted Venus Rosewater dish will have a new home. World number two, Ons Jabeur, will go head to head against the 23rd-ranked Elena Rybakina, with the title and history on the line. Tunisian Jabeur became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam …

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur loses to Rybakina of Kazakhstan at Wimbledon
2 years, 5 months ago

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur loses to Rybakina of Kazakhstan at Wimbledon

Al Jazeera  

Jabeur had aimed to become the first player from the Arab world and the first African woman to win a Slam singles title. Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur lost to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, in the Wimbledon final, dashing Arab hopes that she would become the first from the region to win a grand slam singles title. Third-seed Jabeur …

Tunisia: Wimbledon star Ons Jabeur should be made ambassador
2 years, 5 months ago

Tunisia: Wimbledon star Ons Jabeur should be made ambassador

Associated Press  

TUNIS, Tunisia — Ons Jabeur — the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam tennis final — is such a star in her homeland that her father calls her “the daughter of all Tunisia” and the government wants to make her a special ambassador. Jabeur faces Elena Rybakina in Saturday’s final after beating Tatjana Maria 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on …

At Wimbledon, Jabeur 1st woman from Africa in pro Slam final
2 years, 5 months ago

At Wimbledon, Jabeur 1st woman from Africa in pro Slam final

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Ons Jabeur’s steady progress from year to year — up the tennis rankings, through the draws of various tournaments and, now, at Wimbledon — has carried her to a Grand Slam singles final, the first African woman and Arab woman to make it that far in the professional era. “I already did a lot,” Rybakina said, “and …

Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur Beats Tatjana Maria to Reach First Grand Slam Final
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur Beats Tatjana Maria to Reach First Grand Slam Final

News 18  

Ons Jabeur advanced to her first Grand Slam final by beating Tatjana Maria 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on Centre Court at Wimbledon in a victory that is also a first for Arab and African women. But Jabeur finally lived up to her world number two billing to run away with the third set and set up a final showdown with either …

Ons Jabeur reaches first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon
2 years, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur reaches first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon

Al Jazeera  

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur is the first Arab and first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final. Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur lifted the spirits of an entire continent as she became the first Arab and first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final with a rousing 6-2 3-6 6-1 victory over Tatjana Maria. Before she stepped on the court on Thursday, American …

Wimbledon: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur is the First Arab Woman to Reach the Semi-Finals in a Grand Slam Single Tournament.
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur is the First Arab Woman to Reach the Semi-Finals in a Grand Slam Single Tournament.

News 18  

Tunisia’s world No.2 tennis player Ons Jabeur rallied from a set down to defeat Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 at Wimbledon to become the first Arab or North African woman to reach a Grand Slam singles semifinal. A year after reaching the last-eight in a historic first for Arab women, Jabeur, the third seed at The …

Wimbledon 2022: History-making Jabeur Sets up Semi-final With 'BBQ Buddy' Maria
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: History-making Jabeur Sets up Semi-final With 'BBQ Buddy' Maria

News 18  

World number two Ons Jabeur became the first Arab woman to reach the semi-final of a Grand Slam on Tuesday, setting up a Wimbledon meeting with her “barbeque buddy" Tatjana Maria. Earlier, mother-of-two Maria also dug deep to beat German compatriot Jule Niemeier 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 despite losing the first set and trailing by a break in the second and …

Ons Jabeur makes more history for Arab women at Wimbledon
2 years, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur makes more history for Arab women at Wimbledon

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — To the many “firsts” filling Ons Jabeur’s résumé, add a new one: First Arab woman to reach the semifinals at a Grand Slam tournament. The third-seeded Tunisian improved on last year’s quarterfinal run at Wimbledon by doing one better on Tuesday at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. I was more aggressive in the second set, and especially …

Wimbledon: Tunisia’s Jabeur reaches first Grand Slam semi-final
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: Tunisia’s Jabeur reaches first Grand Slam semi-final

Al Jazeera  

Tunisian third seed Ons Jabeur, the highest surviving seed in the women’s draw, recovered from losing her first set at Wimbledon 2022 to beat Czech Marie Bouzkova 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 and reach her first Grand Slam semi-final. Jabeur stepped up her aggression, started hitting her groundstrokes flatter and broke Bouzkova’s first service game of the second set. Bouzkova, who had …

Confident Ons Jabeur sets sights on top ranking
2 years, 5 months ago

Confident Ons Jabeur sets sights on top ranking

The Hindu  

Having climbed to a career-high ranking of second on Monday, Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur was already plotting on dethroning Iga Swiatek as the world number one. Hopefully, next step will be number one," Jabeur told reporters after storming into the Wimbledon second round with a straight-sets win over Swedish qualifier Mirjam Bjorklund. Jabeur lifted a grasscourt title in Berlin two …

Ons Jabeur Sharpens Quest to Inspire More Arab Women to Take up Tennis
2 years, 7 months ago

Ons Jabeur Sharpens Quest to Inspire More Arab Women to Take up Tennis

News 18  

Ons Jabeur’s long-stated goal is that her historic exploits on court lead to more Arab women taking up tennis, becoming the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam in next month’s French Open final would do wonders to achieve that. “When you’re confident like that and you win a lot of matches, I think I should take this opportunity …

Ons Jabeur sharpens quest to inspire more Arab women to take up tennis
2 years, 7 months ago

Ons Jabeur sharpens quest to inspire more Arab women to take up tennis

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur's long-stated goal is that her historic exploits on court lead to more Arab women taking up tennis -- becoming the first Arab player to win a Grand Slam in next month's French Open final would do wonders to achieve that. Her title in Birmingham last year was the first for an Arab woman player on the circuit and …

Ons Jabeur dominates Alexandrova in Madrid to reach first WTA 1000 final
2 years, 7 months ago

Ons Jabeur dominates Alexandrova in Madrid to reach first WTA 1000 final

India Today  

Ons Jabeur on Thursday became the first African player to reach a Masters final at the Madrid Open after beating Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinal in Madrid on Thursday. Jabeur created history last year when, in October, she became the first Arab player to reach the top 10 of the tennis world rankings. Alexandrova held a 6-1 …

Jabeur reaches Indian Wells semifinals, to become first Arab player to enter top 10
3 years, 2 months ago

Jabeur reaches Indian Wells semifinals, to become first Arab player to enter top 10

The Hindu  

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur will become the first Arab player to crack the top 10 of the tennis world rankings after she defeated Estonian Anett Kontaveit 7-5 6-3 in their Indian Wells quarter-final, the WTA confirmed on Thursday. Jabeur, currently ranked 14th, reached the final of the Chicago Fall Tennis Classic earlier this month and became the first Arab player to …

Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur becomes first Arab woman to reach quarters, Matteo Berrettini eases into last 8
3 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur becomes first Arab woman to reach quarters, Matteo Berrettini eases into last 8

India Today  

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur created history at Wimbledon 2021 as she became the first Arab woman to reach the women's singles quarter-final at the Championships. The 21st-seeded Jabeur also reached the quarterfinals at last year's Australian Open, becoming the first Arab woman to reach that stage at any Grand Slam tournament. Just one of the many world-class plays from @Ons_Jabeur #Wimbledon …

Tunisia’s Jabeur first Arab woman to reach Wimbledon’s last-16
3 years, 5 months ago

Tunisia’s Jabeur first Arab woman to reach Wimbledon’s last-16

Al Jazeera  

The 26-year-old Tunisian beat former champion Muguruza on Friday and will take on 2020 French Open champion Swiatek next. Trailblazing Tunisian Ons Jabeur has become the first Arab woman to reach the last-16 at Wimbledon. That’s why I get sick.” Muguruza saved that match point but Jabeur made no mistake when she secured a second one and fell on her …

Wimbledon 2021: Ons Jabeur casts spell over Garbine Muguruza to reach last 16
3 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2021: Ons Jabeur casts spell over Garbine Muguruza to reach last 16

The Hindu  

Tunisian Ons Jabeur cast a spell over former champion Garbine Muguruza and dazzled the Centre Court crowd to reach the Wimbledon fourth round with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-2 victory on Friday. The artful 26-year-old showed great resilience to fend off Muguruza's heavy hitting early on and eventually took control to reach the last 16 at Wimbledon for the first time. …

Birmingham Classic: Ons Jabeur beats Daria Kasatkina to become first Arab woman to win WTA title
3 years, 6 months ago

Birmingham Classic: Ons Jabeur beats Daria Kasatkina to become first Arab woman to win WTA title

Firstpost  

Jabeur, the second seed, gained a measure of revenge as she secured her first title at the expense of Kasatkina, one of two women to have beaten her in her previous finals appearances. London: Ons Jabeur became the first Arab woman to win a WTA title on Sunday when the Tunisian beat Daria Kasatkina of Russia 7-5, 6-4 in an …

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