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 …
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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 …
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 …