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 forward to meeting him,” she told reporters. Wimbledon 2023, Day 6 Order of Play: Alcaraz, Rybakina and Jabeur in third-round action Jabeur received a hug from Beckham, and the Tunisian sixth seed hinted that she might have enjoyed that moment more than the triumph against Bai.

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Wimbledon 2024: Svitolina ends Jabeur’s Wimbledon dream in third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Svitolina ends Jabeur’s Wimbledon dream in third round

The Hindu  

Fifty one weeks after a heartbroken Ons Jabeur trudged off Wimbledon’s Centre Court with tears streaking down her face after a second successive defeat in the final, the tormented Tunisian was left to digest another painful loss on Saturday. Jabeur’s long cherished dream to hold aloft the Venus Rosewater Dish was dashed for at least another year following a brutal …

Wimbledon 2024: Making third straight final would be a dream, says Jabeur
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Making third straight final would be a dream, says Jabeur

The Hindu  

Tunisian 10th seed Ons Jabeur said she is dreaming of reaching a third straight Wimbledon final this month and that managing the negative emotions would be a key factor in getting to the title decider. Jabeur, who lost the 2022 final to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina and the 2023 title match to Czech Marketa Vondrousova, got her latest grasscourt Grand Slam …

Goldenballs please – Ons Jabeur hoping to meet David Beckham at Wimbledon again
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Goldenballs please – Ons Jabeur hoping to meet David Beckham at Wimbledon again

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Kate Middleton consoles heartbroken Ons Jabeur after Wimbledon loss
1 year, 5 months ago

Kate Middleton consoles heartbroken Ons Jabeur after Wimbledon loss

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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. …

Ons Jabeur gets consoled by Princess Kate after a loss at Wimbledon made her 0-3 in Slam finals
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur gets consoled by Princess Kate after a loss at Wimbledon made her 0-3 in Slam finals

The Independent  

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Ons Jabeur gets consoled by Princess Kate after a loss at Wimbledon made her 0-3 in Slam finals
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur gets consoled by Princess Kate after a loss at Wimbledon made her 0-3 in Slam finals

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Ons Jabeur used a tissue to wipe away tears as she walked to her post-match news conference 1 1/2 hours after falling to 0-3 in Grand Slam finals by coming up short against Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon final Saturday. Jabeur called it “the most painful loss of my career,” and was grateful for the consoling embrace …

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova writes her own history after women’s singles triumph over Ons Jabeur
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova writes her own history after women’s singles triumph over Ons Jabeur

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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 …

Wimbledon final: Revenge on ‘Avenger-era’ Jabeur’s mind, Vondrousova banking on history
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon final: Revenge on ‘Avenger-era’ Jabeur’s mind, Vondrousova banking on history

The Hindu  

Ons Jabeur is in her Avenger era, and it seems she won’t be stopping anytime soon with her next target in sight – Marketa Vondrousova. LIVE UPDATES “I’m going to prepare and take my revenge from two years ago,” Jabeur had said ahead of the semifinal clash against Sabalenka, to whom she lost in the 2021 Wimbledon quarterfinal. During the …

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 …

Ons Jabeur aims to get things right third time after storming into Wimbledon 2023 final
1 year, 5 months ago

Ons Jabeur aims to get things right third time after storming into Wimbledon 2023 final

India Today  

Ons Jabeur believes that the lessons she learned from two previous Grand Slam final defeats will benefit her in the 2023 Wimbledon summit clash against Czech player Marketa Vondrousova. This victory puts Jabeur in a familiar position, as she also reached the final stages of Wimbledon and the US Open last year, needing just one more win to become the …

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 …

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

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur vs Sabalenka, semifinal preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info

The Hindu  

Last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur takes on World No. The semifinal clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Ons Jabeur will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Select and live streaming will be available on Disney+Hotstar. In the quarterfinals, Sabalenka came from 2-4 down in the second set to defeat 25th-seeded American Madison Keys 6-2, 6-4 to reach …

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 fights back to oust defending champion Rybakina
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur fights back to oust defending champion Rybakina

The Hindu  

Tunisian Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year’s Wimbledon final when she surged back from a set down to beat third-seeded defending champion Kazakh Elena Rybakina 6-7, 6-4, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals. A year ago Jabeur looked on course to become the first Arabic and African female champion before fading to lose in three …

Jabeur reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals, where defending champion Rybakina awaits
1 year, 5 months ago

Jabeur reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals, where defending champion Rybakina awaits

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Ons Jabeur is getting another shot at Elena Rybakina, a year after losing to her in the Wimbledon final. It’s going to bring a lot of memories.” Jabeur has been a Grand Slam runner-up twice — both times last year. After losing to Rybakina in three sets at Wimbledon, she lost to Iga Swiatek in straight sets …

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: Jabeur vs Andreescu 3rd round preview, Head-to-Head record, when and where to watch
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur vs Andreescu 3rd round preview, Head-to-Head record, when and where to watch

The Hindu  

Sixth seed Ons Jabeur will take on Bianca Andreescu in the third round of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Saturday. The third-round clash between Ons Jabeur and Bianca Andreescu will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network, and live streaming will be available on Disney+Hotstar. The world number …

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur knocks out China’s Bai in 45 minutes, Garcia stunned by Bouzkova
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur knocks out China’s Bai in 45 minutes, Garcia stunned by Bouzkova

The Hindu  

Tunisian Ons 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. In front of a half-empty Court One, Jabeur barely needed to get out of third gear to outclass Bai, who struggled to match her opponent stroke for stroke as her unforced …

Wimbledon 2023: David Beckham witnesses action on Centre Court with mother Sandra
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: David Beckham witnesses action on Centre Court with mother Sandra

The Hindu  

David Beckham took time out from overseeing his Inter Miami side’s dreadful run of form to take in the action on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The former England captain and Manchester United midfielder sat in the Royal Box with his mother Sandra, 74, as play got underway with Russian 11th seed Daria Kasatkina facing Britain’s Jodie Burrage. Wimbledon …

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: Jabeur makes short work of Frech in opener
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Jabeur makes short work of Frech in opener

The Hindu  

Last year’s Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur made a solid start to her bid to capture a maiden Grand Slam title as the world number six eased past unseeded Pole Magdalena Frech 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the second round. RELATED | Wimbledon 2023: Rybakina recovers to race past Rogers After narrowly missing the opportunity to break the 70th-ranked Frech …

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic looks to equal Federer, Swiatek hopes to crack grass code and other talking points
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic looks to equal Federer, Swiatek hopes to crack grass code and other talking points

Firstpost  

Wimbledon 2023 talking points: Novak Djokovic is the clear favourite at All England Club. That’s why he’s for me the greatest in the history of tennis.” Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and other men’s title favourites Alcaraz said: “He does things really, really easy. “I don’t want to say that I am the greatest, because I feel it’s disrespectful …

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 | 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 …

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 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 …

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 2022, women's semifinals HIGHLIGHTS: Jabeur beats Maria, Rybakina upsets Halep to reach final
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2022, women's semifinals HIGHLIGHTS: Jabeur beats Maria, Rybakina upsets Halep to reach final

The Hindu  

Thanks for tuning into Sportstar's live coverage of the women's singles semifinals at Wimbledon 2022. Rybakina's second serve allows Halep to get the return back and she eventually wins the point with a cross court backhand winner. THIRD SET Jabeur* 6-1 Maria - Forehand volley winner to start one of the most important service games of Ons Jabeur's career. Jabeur …

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 …

Wimbledon 2022: Jabeur beats Bjorklund to reach second round
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: Jabeur beats Bjorklund to reach second round

The Hindu  

Tunisian third seed Ons Jabeur proved far too strong for Mirjam Bjorklund of Sweden, sweeping past the qualifier 6-1, 6-3 on Monday to book her spot in the second round of Wimbledon. After reaching a career-high ranking of second, 2021 quarterfinalist Jabeur served strongly and dominated from the baseline against the 125th-ranked Bjorklund who made her debut at the grass-court …

Tumbles, Tears And Time up?: Five First-Week Wimbledon 2021 Memories
3 years, 5 months ago

Tumbles, Tears And Time up?: Five First-Week Wimbledon 2021 Memories

News 18  

There were tumbles, tears and even speculation that time was up for some of the big names at Wimbledon. As the 2021 tournament heads into its traditional rest day on middle Sunday, a Sport look back on the some of the first week’s magical moments: Murray memento The crowd may have cheered Andy Murray to the rafters as he showed …

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. …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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