Tennis has always been a game of mixed emotions, sometimes players win and celebrate while sometimes players cries after losing the match. The ongoing edition of Wimbledon has gotten underway on Monday (June 30) and is expected to produce some jaw-dropping moments as well. Here's a look at the top five most emotional moments of Wimbledon history featuring Jana Novota, Goran Ivanisevic, Andy Murray, Marin Cilic and Ons Jabeur.&nbsp;1. Jana Novotna in tears after 1993 final loss&nbsp;Barbora Krejcikova, the current women’s champion once shared how her late coach, Jana Novotna had encouraged her to win a grand slam title. Novotna’s own Wimbledon journey was tough.&nbsp;In the 1993 final, Novotna was leading against defending champion Steffi Graf and played beautifully with clever tactics and smooth volleys. But just when the title seemed within her reach her game slow down. Graf won the last five sets, leaving Novotna heartbroken.&nbsp;During the trophy ceremony, Novotna broke down in tears and the Duchess of Kent console her with a hug, telling her she would win one day.&nbsp;And five years later in 1998, Novotna finally lifted the trophy after beating Nathalie Tauziat.&nbsp;2. Andy Murray’s emotional speech after 2012 final loss&nbsp;Andy Murray made it to the Wimbledon final in 2012 by hoping to become Britain’s first men’s champion since 1936. But he faced legendary Roger Federer who had already won multiple titles at Wimbledon.&nbsp;Murray started strong by winning his first ever set in a slam final and going up a greater hand in the second set. However, suddenly match gets changed once the roof closed due to rain, Federer took control and won the match.&nbsp;Murray couldn't hide his emotions as he gave a tearful interview on court. That moment of pain later turned into motivation. Just weeks later he beat Federer at the same venue to win Olympic gold.&nbsp;Also Read- <a href="How to watch Wimbledon 2025 in India and UK? Check the complete schedule, prize money and more">How to watch Wimbledon 2025 in India and UK? Check the complete schedule, prize money and more</a>&nbsp;3. Marin Cilic struggles with blister in 2017 final&nbsp;Earlier, Marin Cilic had easily beaten Federer in the 2014 US Open semi final. But in the 2017 Wimbledon final, it was a different story.&nbsp;Cilic was battling a painful foot blister, which affected his movement. A very crucial disadvantage against someone like Federer. By the second set, Cilic was clearly in pain and broke down in tears during a changeover.&nbsp;Despite his efforts he could not compete at his best and Federer won easily to claim his eighth Wimbledon title.&nbsp;4. Ons Jabeur’s heartbreaking loss in 2023&nbsp;Ons Jabeur lit up Wimbledon with her charm and skills in 2022 and 2023 by reaching back to back finals. After losing to Elena Rybakina in 2022, she returned stronger the next year and beat top players like Rybakina and world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka.&nbsp;However, In the final she faced Marketa Vondrousova and was expected to win but she struggled to find rhythm against her opponent’s clever game and lost in straight sets. After the match during the post match speech, she opened up by saying 'This is the most painful loss of my career.'&nbsp;5. Goran Ivanisevic’s wild card miracle in 2001&nbsp;In 2001, Goran Ivanisevic was ranked at 125 and needed a wild card just to enter Wimbledon, he had already lost in previous three finals in the 1990s.&nbsp;But this time he defeated top players like Andy Roddick, Marat Safin and Tim Henman in a rain hit semi final. The final was played between Ivanisevic and Pat Rafter.&nbsp;Serving at 8-7 in the fifth set, Ivanisevic was so nervous he double faulted twice on points. But finally he landed a big second serve and Rafter’s return hit the net, finally he won. Overcome with emotion, Ivanisevic climbed into the stands to hug his father.

Tennis is always a game of mixed emotions, sometimes players win and celebrate while sometimes players cries after losing the match. Here's a look at the top five most emotional moments of Wimbledon history:

Tennis has always been a game of mixed emotions, sometimes players win and celebrate while sometimes players cries after losing the match. The ongoing edition of Wimbledon has gotten underway on Monday (June 30) and is expected to produce some jaw-dropping moments as well. Here's a look at the top five most emotional moments of Wimbledon history featuring Jana Novota, Goran Ivanisevic, Andy Murray, Marin Cilic and Ons Jabeur. 1. Jana Novotna in tears after 1993 final loss Barbora Krejcikova, the current women’s champion once shared how her late coach, Jana Novotna had encouraged her to win a grand slam title. Novotna’s own Wimbledon journey was tough. In the 1993 final, Novotna was leading against defending champion Steffi Graf and played beautifully with clever tactics and smooth volleys. But just when the title seemed within her reach her game slow down. Graf won the last five sets, leaving Novotna heartbroken. During the trophy ceremony, Novotna broke down in tears and the Duchess of Kent console her with a hug, telling her she would win one day. And five years later in 1998, Novotna finally lifted the trophy after beating Nathalie Tauziat. 2. Andy Murray’s emotional speech after 2012 final loss Andy Murray made it to the Wimbledon final in 2012 by hoping to become Britain’s first men’s champion since 1936. But he faced legendary Roger Federer who had already won multiple titles at Wimbledon. Murray started strong by winning his first ever set in a slam final and going up a greater hand in the second set. However, suddenly match gets changed once the roof closed due to rain, Federer took control and won the match. Murray couldn't hide his emotions as he gave a tearful interview on court. That moment of pain later turned into motivation. Just weeks later he beat Federer at the same venue to win Olympic gold. Also Read- How to watch Wimbledon 2025 in India and UK? Check the complete schedule, prize money and more 3. Marin Cilic struggles with blister in 2017 final Earlier, Marin Cilic had easily beaten Federer in the 2014 US Open semi final. But in the 2017 Wimbledon final, it was a different story. Cilic was battling a painful foot blister, which affected his movement. A very crucial disadvantage against someone like Federer. By the second set, Cilic was clearly in pain and broke down in tears during a changeover. Despite his efforts he could not compete at his best and Federer won easily to claim his eighth Wimbledon title. 4. Ons Jabeur’s heartbreaking loss in 2023 Ons Jabeur lit up Wimbledon with her charm and skills in 2022 and 2023 by reaching back to back finals. After losing to Elena Rybakina in 2022, she returned stronger the next year and beat top players like Rybakina and world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka. However, In the final she faced Marketa Vondrousova and was expected to win but she struggled to find rhythm against her opponent’s clever game and lost in straight sets. After the match during the post match speech, she opened up by saying 'This is the most painful loss of my career.' 5. Goran Ivanisevic’s wild card miracle in 2001 In 2001, Goran Ivanisevic was ranked at 125 and needed a wild card just to enter Wimbledon, he had already lost in previous three finals in the 1990s. But this time he defeated top players like Andy Roddick, Marat Safin and Tim Henman in a rain hit semi final. The final was played between Ivanisevic and Pat Rafter. Serving at 8-7 in the fifth set, Ivanisevic was so nervous he double faulted twice on points. But finally he landed a big second serve and Rafter’s return hit the net, finally he won. Overcome with emotion, Ivanisevic climbed into the stands to hug his father.

Tennis is always a game of mixed emotions, sometimes players win and celebrate while sometimes players cries after losing the match. Here's a look at the top five most emotional moments of Wimbledon history:

5 most emotional Wimbledon moments - when wild card Ivanisevic won after losing three finals

Ons&nbsp;Jabeur will miss the rest of the 2024 WTA season with a shoulder injury, the Tunisian announced on Monday. The three-time Grand Slam runner-up has struggled for form and fitness this year, slipping to 22nd in the world rankings.

Jabeur missed the recent US Open due to the injury and has not played since a heavy defeat by Naomi Osaka in Toronto in early August. "This year has been extremely hard for me and as athletes, we know that recovery is part of the journey," she said on social media. "Due to my ongoing shoulder injury, my medical team and I've made the difficult decision to step off the tennis circuit for the rest of the season."

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The 30-year-old said she would be back on court for the start of the 2025 campaign in Australia.

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Ons Jabeur will miss the rest of the 2024 WTA season with a shoulder injury, the Tunisian announced on Monday. The three-time Grand Slam runner-up has struggled for form and fitness this year, slipping to 22nd in the world rankings.

Ons Jabeur will miss the rest of the 2024 WTA season with a shoulder injury, the Tunisian announced on Monday. The three-time Grand Slam runner-up has struggled for form and fitness this year, slipping to 22nd in the world rankings. Jabeur missed the recent US Open due to the injury and has not played since a heavy defeat by Naomi Osaka in Toronto in early August. "This year has been extremely hard for me and as athletes, we know that recovery is part of the journey," she said on social media. "Due to my ongoing shoulder injury, my medical team and I've made the difficult decision to step off the tennis circuit for the rest of the season." 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/Hp0Vvtuvxh — Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) September 16, 2024 × Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo misses Al Nassr's 1-1 draw vs Al Shorta in Asian Champions League opener for THIS reason The 30-year-old said she would be back on court for the start of the 2025 campaign in Australia. (Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur ruled out of remainder of 2024 season with shoulder injury

World number three Coco Gauff scripted a remakrable comeback, from a set down, to beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in her quarterfinal match at the 2024 French Open on Tuesday (June 4). With this, the American star&nbsp;reached her second French Open semifinal. Gauff, the reigning US Open champion and a former Roland Garros runner-up, defeated Jabuer&nbsp;4-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe Chatrier to storm into the last four. She will face either defending champion Iga Swiatek or Marketa Vondrousova for a place in the final.

Gauff had a nervy start and lost a tight opening set 4-6. However, she came into her own in the following two sets as Jabeur lost the momentum. The 20-year-old broke Jabeur's serve three times in the second set to force a decider. The youngster&nbsp;attained a crucial break in game four and achieved a win on her third match point, as her opponent fired a simple smash wide, to become the first semifinalist of the 2024 edition at the Roland Garros.

After the match, Gauff told the crowd, "She's (Jabuer) a tough opponent and she's well loved on tour and I could tell by the crowd you guys wanted her to win. When I'm not playing, I do too." She further stated, "I like playing in atmospheres like this. I know you wanted her to win but even when I was in the bathroom, I was thinking this is really fun, win or lose."

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Gauff further added, "Today I was trying to be aggressive towards the end and I got a little bit tight on the couple of match points but I think I did what I needed to do to win the match." The young sensation will be confident going ahead, having beaten Jabeur with her aggressive serves.

Talking about Jabeur, the eighth-seed&nbsp;is awaits her maiden major title, having lost three finals and four quarterfinals. She had a chance to enter the top four after a lead versus Gauff, however, the 29-year-old missed a golden opportunity -- mainly for not being able to cut out her unforced errors on Tuesday.&nbsp;

World number three Coco Gauff scripted a remakrable comeback, from a set down, to beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in her quarterfinal match at the 2024 French Open on Tuesday (June 4).

World number three Coco Gauff scripted a remakrable comeback, from a set down, to beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in her quarterfinal match at the 2024 French Open on Tuesday (June 4). With this, the American star reached her second French Open semifinal. Gauff, the reigning US Open champion and a former Roland Garros runner-up, defeated Jabuer 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe Chatrier to storm into the last four. She will face either defending champion Iga Swiatek or Marketa Vondrousova for a place in the final. Gauff had a nervy start and lost a tight opening set 4-6. However, she came into her own in the following two sets as Jabeur lost the momentum. The 20-year-old broke Jabeur's serve three times in the second set to force a decider. The youngster attained a crucial break in game four and achieved a win on her third match point, as her opponent fired a simple smash wide, to become the first semifinalist of the 2024 edition at the Roland Garros. After the match, Gauff told the crowd, "She's (Jabuer) a tough opponent and she's well loved on tour and I could tell by the crowd you guys wanted her to win. When I'm not playing, I do too." She further stated, "I like playing in atmospheres like this. I know you wanted her to win but even when I was in the bathroom, I was thinking this is really fun, win or lose." Also read: French Open: Injured Novak Djokovic comes back from the brink to settle another five-set thriller Gauff further added, "Today I was trying to be aggressive towards the end and I got a little bit tight on the couple of match points but I think I did what I needed to do to win the match." The young sensation will be confident going ahead, having beaten Jabeur with her aggressive serves. Talking about Jabeur, the eighth-seed is awaits her maiden major title, having lost three finals and four quarterfinals. She had a chance to enter the top four after a lead versus Gauff, however, the 29-year-old missed a golden opportunity -- mainly for not being able to cut out her unforced errors on Tuesday.

French Open 2024: Coco Gauff scripts remarkable comeback to beat Ons Jabeur and enter semifinals

Tunisian Ons Jabeur has booked her place in the French Open 2024 fourth round after beating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in straight sets on Friday (May 31). Jabeur bidding to win her first Grand Slam title was seen in fluent form after she dismantled Fernandez 6-4, 7-5 and now moves a step closer to her dream. In the men’s game, Australian Open champion&nbsp;Jannik Sinner got the better of Pavel Kotov 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and will now bid for a place in the last eight of the competition.

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<h2>Jabeur into R4</h2>

After suffering heartbreaking defeats in back-to-back Wimbledon finals, Jabeur is determined to get one step closer to winning her first Grand Slam. In a contest that lasted 113 minutes, the Tunisian closed out on her opponent having amassed 57 per cent first serves while winning 69 per cent of those. She also had three aces during the match which highlighted her dominance in the match.

While Jabeur was broken twice, she did enough to overcome the obstacle of her opponent to play in the fourth round. She has so far dropped only one set at the French Open and will look to continue that form heading into the next round. She will face Denmark’s Clara Tauson who got the better of Sofia Kenin in straight sets.

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<h2>Sinner, Swiatek in next round</h2>

Birthday girl and defending champion Iga Switek has also booked her place in the next round after getting the better of Marie Bouzková in the third round. Swiatek had beaten former Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka after saving a match point in the second round but did not face too many obstacles as she won 6-4, 6-2. She has won the prestigious title three times and could join Justin Hennin for four wins at the Roland Garros if she succeeds in Paris this year. Only Steffi Graff (6) and Chris Evert (7) have won more titles in the women’s division.

Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has also shown his class at the Australian Open after he overcame Pavel Kotov. The Italian is yet to drop a set at the French Open 2024 as he continues to impress on the clay court.

Tunisian Ons Jabeur has booked her place in the French Open 2024 fourth round after beating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in straight sets on Friday (May 31). Jabeur bidding to win her first Grand Slam title was seen in fluent form after she dismantled Fernandez 6-4, 7-5 and now moves a step closer to her dream.

Tunisian Ons Jabeur has booked her place in the French Open 2024 fourth round after beating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez in straight sets on Friday (May 31). Jabeur bidding to win her first Grand Slam title was seen in fluent form after she dismantled Fernandez 6-4, 7-5 and now moves a step closer to her dream. In the men’s game, Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner got the better of Pavel Kotov 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and will now bid for a place in the last eight of the competition. Ons to the fourth round 🇹🇳#RolandGarros @Ons_Jabeur pic.twitter.com/8UPNgWW8F4 — Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) May 31, 2024 × Jabeur into R4 After suffering heartbreaking defeats in back-to-back Wimbledon finals, Jabeur is determined to get one step closer to winning her first Grand Slam. In a contest that lasted 113 minutes, the Tunisian closed out on her opponent having amassed 57 per cent first serves while winning 69 per cent of those. She also had three aces during the match which highlighted her dominance in the match. While Jabeur was broken twice, she did enough to overcome the obstacle of her opponent to play in the fourth round. She has so far dropped only one set at the French Open and will look to continue that form heading into the next round. She will face Denmark’s Clara Tauson who got the better of Sofia Kenin in straight sets. ALSO READ | Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho agrees to a two-year deal with Turkish side Fenerbahçe Sinner, Swiatek in next round Birthday girl and defending champion Iga Switek has also booked her place in the next round after getting the better of Marie Bouzková in the third round. Swiatek had beaten former Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka after saving a match point in the second round but did not face too many obstacles as she won 6-4, 6-2. She has won the prestigious title three times and could join Justin Hennin for four wins at the Roland Garros if she succeeds in Paris this year. Only Steffi Graff (6) and Chris Evert (7) have won more titles in the women’s division. Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has also shown his class at the Australian Open after he overcame Pavel Kotov. The Italian is yet to drop a set at the French Open 2024 as he continues to impress on the clay court.

French Open: Ons Jabeur overcomes Leylah Fernandez in straight sets; Jannik Sinner marches into fourth round

World number one Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a maiden Madrid Open title with an impressive win over China's Wang Xiyu 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round. As a three-time champion at Roland Garros and two-time winner in Rome and Stuttgart, Madrid is the only major title on the European clay circuit 22-year.old

Swiatek is yet to lift, having finished runner-up to Aryna Sabalenka in last year's final. Second seed Coco Gauff also advanced with ease into the last 32, demolishing Dutch world number 47 Aranxta Rus 6-0 6-0 in just 51 minutes with a dominating display.

Third round qualification proved a tougher task for 2022 Madrid champion and eighth seed Ons Jabeur, however, who earned a hard-fought 6-4 5-7 6-3 win over Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova over two and a half hours, having failed to convert a match point serving with a 5-4 lead in the second set.

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NADAL ALSO SAILED THROUGH

Rafael&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;thrashed 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch 6-1 6-0 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday and will face Australian 10th seed Alex de Minaur next. The 22-time Grand Slam champion broke the American at the first opportunity in the second game before grabbing the first set in just 28 minutes.

The American teen committed 27 unforced errors in what was his second ATP tour match after he had made his debut last month in Miami.

"I think today I played against someone with a great future in front of him,"&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;said. "(But) Today he was making mistakes. "I tried to be there and be solid all the time without taking a lot of risks. I'm happy to be through and I wish him all the very best.

"For me after how things developed the last few years, every time I have a chance to be on court on this amazing stadium with unconditional support means a lot to me. Trying to enjoy every moment."

World number one Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a maiden Madrid Open title with an impressive win over China's Wang Xiyu 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round. As a three-time champion at Roland Garros and two-time winner in Rome and Stuttgart, Madrid is the only major title on the European clay circuit 22-year.

World number one Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a maiden Madrid Open title with an impressive win over China's Wang Xiyu 6-1 6-4 to reach the third round. As a three-time champion at Roland Garros and two-time winner in Rome and Stuttgart, Madrid is the only major title on the European clay circuit 22-year.old Swiatek is yet to lift, having finished runner-up to Aryna Sabalenka in last year's final. Second seed Coco Gauff also advanced with ease into the last 32, demolishing Dutch world number 47 Aranxta Rus 6-0 6-0 in just 51 minutes with a dominating display. Third round qualification proved a tougher task for 2022 Madrid champion and eighth seed Ons Jabeur, however, who earned a hard-fought 6-4 5-7 6-3 win over Slovakia's Anna Karolina Schmiedlova over two and a half hours, having failed to convert a match point serving with a 5-4 lead in the second set. Also read: WADA launches independent review of its decision to allow Chinese swimmers in Tokyo Olympics NADAL ALSO SAILED THROUGH Rafael Nadal thrashed 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch 6-1 6-0 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday and will face Australian 10th seed Alex de Minaur next. The 22-time Grand Slam champion broke the American at the first opportunity in the second game before grabbing the first set in just 28 minutes. The American teen committed 27 unforced errors in what was his second ATP tour match after he had made his debut last month in Miami. "I think today I played against someone with a great future in front of him," Nadal said. "(But) Today he was making mistakes. "I tried to be there and be solid all the time without taking a lot of risks. I'm happy to be through and I wish him all the very best. "For me after how things developed the last few years, every time I have a chance to be on court on this amazing stadium with unconditional support means a lot to me. Trying to enjoy every moment."

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur and Coco Gauff start with easy wins

Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva played "amazing" tennis to crush sixth seed Ons Jabeur in under an hour Wednesday, sending the Tunisian tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round.

Playing her first tournament at Melbourne Park, Andreeva was electric in downing the three-time major runner-up 6-0, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in just 54 minutes.

Ranked 47, it was her first win over a top-10 player, having burst onto the scene when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon last year as a qualifier.

"I was really nervous before the match because I am really inspired by Ons and the way she plays," said Andreeva. "Before I started to play on the WTA tour I always watched her matches.

"In the first set I showed amazing tennis, I honestly didn't expect that from myself,: she added.

"I just wanted to play on this big court for the second time and just to enjoy the tennis and the time, and I did."

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Andreeva played on centre court last year when she made the girls final, losing to fellow Russian Alina Korneeva.

"I feel like I am a bit more mature than I was before. Over this year I think I have changed a lot of and I think you can see that on the court," she said

The first set was a 20-minute demolition job with 29-year-old Jabuer completely out of touch.

She won only eight points across the six games, and just three from the baseline, while making 10 unforced errors.

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Her serve was not firing, with only 38 percent of first serve points won and just 13 percent on second serve.

Jabeur, who made the final twice at Wimbledon and once at the US Open, finally held serve to get off the mark in the opening game of set two, raising her finger in the air in celebration.

But the teenage Russian kept coming and broke again for a 2-1, then 4-1 as Jabeur's shoulders slumped, knowing it was all over. &nbsp;

Andreeva made her Grand Slam bow at the French Open last year with a run to the third round after coming through qualifying, ahead of her exploits at Wimbledon.

In her only other Grand Slam, she lost in the second round of the US Open to eventual champion Coco Gauuf.&nbsp;

The younger sister of fellow professional tennis player Erika Andreeva, she warmed up for Melbourne by making her first WTA Tour quarter-final at the Brisbane International.

Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva played "amazing" tennis to crush sixth seed Ons Jabeur in under an hour Wednesday, sending the Tunisian tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round.

Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva played "amazing" tennis to crush sixth seed Ons Jabeur in under an hour Wednesday, sending the Tunisian tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round. Playing her first tournament at Melbourne Park, Andreeva was electric in downing the three-time major runner-up 6-0, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in just 54 minutes. Ranked 47, it was her first win over a top-10 player, having burst onto the scene when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon last year as a qualifier. "I was really nervous before the match because I am really inspired by Ons and the way she plays," said Andreeva. "Before I started to play on the WTA tour I always watched her matches. "In the first set I showed amazing tennis, I honestly didn't expect that from myself,: she added. "I just wanted to play on this big court for the second time and just to enjoy the tennis and the time, and I did." Andreeva played on centre court last year when she made the girls final, losing to fellow Russian Alina Korneeva. "I feel like I am a bit more mature than I was before. Over this year I think I have changed a lot of and I think you can see that on the court," she said The first set was a 20-minute demolition job with 29-year-old Jabuer completely out of touch. She won only eight points across the six games, and just three from the baseline, while making 10 unforced errors. ALSO READ | Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers win last-ball thriller against Perth Scorchers to enter qualifiers - WATCH Her serve was not firing, with only 38 percent of first serve points won and just 13 percent on second serve. Jabeur, who made the final twice at Wimbledon and once at the US Open, finally held serve to get off the mark in the opening game of set two, raising her finger in the air in celebration. But the teenage Russian kept coming and broke again for a 2-1, then 4-1 as Jabeur's shoulders slumped, knowing it was all over. Andreeva made her Grand Slam bow at the French Open last year with a run to the third round after coming through qualifying, ahead of her exploits at Wimbledon. In her only other Grand Slam, she lost in the second round of the US Open to eventual champion Coco Gauuf. The younger sister of fellow professional tennis player Erika Andreeva, she warmed up for Melbourne by making her first WTA Tour quarter-final at the Brisbane International.

Australian Open: Teenager Mirra Andreeva thrashes Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur in second round

&nbsp;An emotional Ons&nbsp;Jabeur&nbsp;said she was donating&nbsp;part&nbsp;of her&nbsp;WTA&nbsp;Finals&nbsp;prize&nbsp;money&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;after her first win at the tournament in Cancun on Wednesday. The Tunisian former world number two avenged her Wimbledon final loss to Marketa Vondrousova with a 6-4 6-3 straight set win, making a comeback in the semi-final race after Monday's loss to Coco Gauff.

In the post match interview she fought back tears as she spoke about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. “I am very happy with the win but I haven't been very happy lately. The situation in the world doesn't make me happy," the three-time grand slam finalist said. "So I feel like...I am sorry,"&nbsp;Jabeur&nbsp;said as she took a moment to regain composure.

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"It’s very tough seeing children &amp; babies dying every day. It’s heartbreaking. I have decided to donate&nbsp;part&nbsp;of my&nbsp;prize&nbsp;money&nbsp;to&nbsp;help&nbsp;the&nbsp;Palestinians. I can't be happy with this win." "It is not a political message, it is humanity," she added. "I want peace in this world. That’s it."

The 29 year-old will face group leader Iga Swiatek in the last group stage match as she tries to reach the top four of the&nbsp;WTA&nbsp;Finals&nbsp;for the first time in her career, after a group stage elimination in 2022.

An emotional Ons Jabeur said she was donating part of her WTA Finals prize money to help Palestinians after her first win at the tournament in Cancun on Wednesday.

An emotional Ons Jabeur said she was donating part of her WTA Finals prize money to help Palestinians after her first win at the tournament in Cancun on Wednesday. The Tunisian former world number two avenged her Wimbledon final loss to Marketa Vondrousova with a 6-4 6-3 straight set win, making a comeback in the semi-final race after Monday's loss to Coco Gauff. In the post match interview she fought back tears as she spoke about the ongoing conflict in Gaza. “I am very happy with the win but I haven't been very happy lately. The situation in the world doesn't make me happy," the three-time grand slam finalist said. "So I feel like...I am sorry," Jabeur said as she took a moment to regain composure. Also Read: Europa League: Liverpool thump LASK, Marseille clinch thriller against Ajax "It’s very tough seeing children & babies dying every day. It’s heartbreaking. I have decided to donate part of my prize money to help the Palestinians. I can't be happy with this win." "It is not a political message, it is humanity," she added. "I want peace in this world. That’s it." The 29 year-old will face group leader Iga Swiatek in the last group stage match as she tries to reach the top four of the WTA Finals for the first time in her career, after a group stage elimination in 2022.

Tennis: Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur donates part of her WTA prize money to help Palestinians

World number seven Ons Jabeur withdrew from the Zhengzhou Open ahead of her quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina, blaming a knee injury that hampered her during a hard-fought victory over Lucia Bronzetti on Thursday.

Playing with her right knee taped, the Tunisian three-time Grand Slam finalist failed to serve out the victory on three occasions and needed five match points to move past the 63rd-ranked Italian Bronzetti 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in just under two hours.

Shortly after her victory, the 29-year-old Jabeur announced she had to pull out of the tournament, handing Kasatkina a walkover into the semi-finals.

Eighth seed Kasatkina beat home player Bai Zhuoxuan 6-2, 6-4.

Having qualified for the WTA Finals for a second consecutive year, Jabeur faces a race against time to be ready for the prestigious season finale, which kicks off in Cancun on October 29.

"I'm so sorry that I have to withdraw because my knee is not feeling so great. I just want to say that I love my time here in Zhengzhou and I hopefully I can come back next year," said the fourth seed.

A seesaw opening set saw a combined five breaks of serve but it was Jabeur who carved out a 5-2 gap and the Tunisian took a one-set lead after 45 minutes.

The fourth seed earned a double-break lead in the second set and looked on track for a smooth victory when she served for the match at 5-2.&nbsp;

But Bronzetti had other ideas and snatched the next three games, breaking Jabeur twice to level the frame for five-all, saving a match point along the way.

Jabeur stopped the bleeding as she used her signature drop shot to maximum effect to break Bronzetti and put herself in position to serve for the win for a third time.

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Still the North African could not close it out as Bronzetti saved three more match points and broke serve on a Jabeur double-fault to take the set into a tie-break.

Jabeur finally closed out the 74-minute second set, and the contest, on her fifth match point.

Kasatkina also had to overcome a second-set fightback from her opponent and needed four match points before she completed a 90-minute victory over 117th-ranked Bai.

The 26-year-old Russian, who has lost her last five matches to Jabeur, will now move directly into the final four, where she awaits former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova or Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko.

Meanwhile, Germany's Laura Siegemund upset 11th seed and recent Beijing runner-up Liudmila Samsonova 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 to book a quarter-final against Italian Jasmine Paolini.

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World number seven Ons Jabeur withdrew from the Zhengzhou Open ahead of her quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina, blaming a knee injury that hampered her during a hard-fought victory over Lucia Bronzetti on Thursday.

World number seven Ons Jabeur withdrew from the Zhengzhou Open ahead of her quarter-final against Daria Kasatkina, blaming a knee injury that hampered her during a hard-fought victory over Lucia Bronzetti on Thursday. Playing with her right knee taped, the Tunisian three-time Grand Slam finalist failed to serve out the victory on three occasions and needed five match points to move past the 63rd-ranked Italian Bronzetti 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in just under two hours. Shortly after her victory, the 29-year-old Jabeur announced she had to pull out of the tournament, handing Kasatkina a walkover into the semi-finals. Eighth seed Kasatkina beat home player Bai Zhuoxuan 6-2, 6-4. Having qualified for the WTA Finals for a second consecutive year, Jabeur faces a race against time to be ready for the prestigious season finale, which kicks off in Cancun on October 29. "I'm so sorry that I have to withdraw because my knee is not feeling so great. I just want to say that I love my time here in Zhengzhou and I hopefully I can come back next year," said the fourth seed. A seesaw opening set saw a combined five breaks of serve but it was Jabeur who carved out a 5-2 gap and the Tunisian took a one-set lead after 45 minutes. The fourth seed earned a double-break lead in the second set and looked on track for a smooth victory when she served for the match at 5-2. But Bronzetti had other ideas and snatched the next three games, breaking Jabeur twice to level the frame for five-all, saving a match point along the way. Jabeur stopped the bleeding as she used her signature drop shot to maximum effect to break Bronzetti and put herself in position to serve for the win for a third time. ALSO READ | World Cup: Kane Williamson’s comeback on cards as New Zealand gear up for Bangladesh tie in Chennai Still the North African could not close it out as Bronzetti saved three more match points and broke serve on a Jabeur double-fault to take the set into a tie-break. Jabeur finally closed out the 74-minute second set, and the contest, on her fifth match point. Kasatkina also had to overcome a second-set fightback from her opponent and needed four match points before she completed a 90-minute victory over 117th-ranked Bai. The 26-year-old Russian, who has lost her last five matches to Jabeur, will now move directly into the final four, where she awaits former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova or Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko. Meanwhile, Germany's Laura Siegemund upset 11th seed and recent Beijing runner-up Liudmila Samsonova 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 to book a quarter-final against Italian Jasmine Paolini. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Tennis: Ons Jabeur withdraws after reaching Zhengzhou Open last eight

Anastasia Potapova surprised top-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA San Diego Open on Wednesday as second-seeded Caroline Garcia made it safely through. Potapova, ranked 27th in the world, said patience was the key to her 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over world number seven Jabeur, who reached her third Grand Slam final at Wimbledon this year.

"Ons is very tough to play," said Potapova, who had edged Alycia Parks in three sets in the first round as Jabeur enjoyed a first-round bye. "She is truly one of the best in the world and with her style it's very uncomfortable. She likes to mix it up a lot, and actually I'm really proud of myself today that I was able to stay calm, focused and just do what I've got to do."

Jabeur was coming off a fourth-round showing at the US Open, where she battled illness in the opening rounds. Potapova notched her sixth career victory over a top-10 player and lined up a quarter-final meeting with 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, a 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 winner over fellow American Katie Volynets.

Potapova converted six of her 11 break chances, breaking the Tunisian at love to seal the opening set. Jabeur served for the second set at 6-5 but was broken, Potapova racing to a 4-0 lead in the tiebreaker before Jabeur bore down to knot it at 4-4. Jabeur's ninth double fault of the match gave Potapova a double match point, and Jabeur fired wide with a forehand to end it.

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France's Garcia served up eight aces in her 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory over former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, avenging a loss to the American last month in Cincinnati, where Stephens ended the French player's title defense in the second round.

Garcia next faces American Danielle Collins, who beat Latvian Jelena Ostapenko 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Third-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece also reached the quarter-finals, moving through when Camila Osorio of Colombia retired from their match with a right thigh injury while trailing 6-3, 2-2.

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Anastasia Potapova surprised top-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA San Diego Open on Wednesday as second-seeded Caroline Garcia made it safely through.

Anastasia Potapova surprised top-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA San Diego Open on Wednesday as second-seeded Caroline Garcia made it safely through. Potapova, ranked 27th in the world, said patience was the key to her 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) victory over world number seven Jabeur, who reached her third Grand Slam final at Wimbledon this year. "Ons is very tough to play," said Potapova, who had edged Alycia Parks in three sets in the first round as Jabeur enjoyed a first-round bye. "She is truly one of the best in the world and with her style it's very uncomfortable. She likes to mix it up a lot, and actually I'm really proud of myself today that I was able to stay calm, focused and just do what I've got to do." Jabeur was coming off a fourth-round showing at the US Open, where she battled illness in the opening rounds. Potapova notched her sixth career victory over a top-10 player and lined up a quarter-final meeting with 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, a 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 winner over fellow American Katie Volynets. Potapova converted six of her 11 break chances, breaking the Tunisian at love to seal the opening set. Jabeur served for the second set at 6-5 but was broken, Potapova racing to a 4-0 lead in the tiebreaker before Jabeur bore down to knot it at 4-4. Jabeur's ninth double fault of the match gave Potapova a double match point, and Jabeur fired wide with a forehand to end it. Also read: Tennis: Novak Djokovic gets EMOTIONAL as fans welcome him to Serbia after 24th grand slam win - WATCH France's Garcia served up eight aces in her 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 victory over former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, avenging a loss to the American last month in Cincinnati, where Stephens ended the French player's title defense in the second round. Garcia next faces American Danielle Collins, who beat Latvian Jelena Ostapenko 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Third-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece also reached the quarter-finals, moving through when Camila Osorio of Colombia retired from their match with a right thigh injury while trailing 6-3, 2-2. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Tennis: Top-seeded Ons Jabeur sent packing in WTA San Diego Open, Caroline Garcia marches ahead

Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly ranked players to go crashing out.

Defending champion Alcaraz, who has only dropped one set on his journey into the last eight, produced a dominant display to overwhelm Italian world No.61 Matteo Arnaldi, winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in 1hr 57min.

The 20-year-old Alcaraz is bidding to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2008 to successfully defend the US Open after winning the title for the first time last year.

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The identity of the Spaniard's quarter-final opponent will be confirmed later Monday, with Alcaraz due to face either Germany's Alexander Zverev or Italy's sixth seed Jannik Sinner in the last eight on Wednesday.

A match with Sinner would be a repeat of last year's quarter-final classic between the two men, which set a record as the latest ever finish for a US Open game after wrapping up at 2.50am.

"I think the intensity from the beginning until the last ball, I played a really solid match, less mistakes," Alcaraz said after Monday's brisk victory.

"I'm really happy with the performance in general."

In other men's matches on Monday, eighth-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev advanced with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Britain's Jack Draper.

Rublev will now face an all-Russian quarter-final against close friend Daniil Medvedev, the third-seeded 2021 US Open champion who punched his ticket to the last eight with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 defeat of Australian 13th seed Alex de Minaur.

Rublev, who has known Medvedev since childhood, is godfather to his quarter-final opponent's daughter.

<h2>Pegula sunk by friendly fire</h2>

In the women's draw meanwhile, more seeds bit the dust a day after world number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek was sent packing in the fourth round.

American third seed Jessica Pegula was routed in straight sets by compatriot and friend Madison Keys, while Tunisia's fifth seed Jabeur -- beaten in last year's final -- was ousted 6-2, 6-4 by China's Zheng Qinwen.

Pegula's campaign came to an abrupt halt in front of a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium as 2017 US Open finalist Keys recorded a dominant 6-1, 6-3 win in just 61 minutes.

Pegula was left with no answer as Keys unleashed a stream of 21 winners to her six.&nbsp;

Keys also punished her friend's shaky serve, breaking her five times on her way to wrapping up a comfortable victory.

"It's always tough having to play a friend but we've been doing it our whole lives at this point," Keys, 28, said.&nbsp;

The 17th-seeded Keys will now face Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Ninth seed Vondrousova booked her place in the last eight with a battling win over unseeded American Peyton Stearns, coming from a set down to win 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-2.

Jabeur meanwhile, who has been struggling with flu since arriving in New York, finally saw her luck run out after scrapping her way to three-set victories in her previous two games.

The Tunisian simply had no answer to 23rd seed Zheng's blend of power and precision, with the 20-year-old from Shiyan looking far sharper than her weary opponent.

"Right now I feel just super happy and excited to play in a big stadium. I had a really good performance today," said Zheng.

Zheng is China's first US Open quarter-finalist since Wang Qiang in 2019. Two-time major champion Li Na reached the semi-finals in New York in 2013 and Peng Shuai did the same a year later.

Zheng's quarter-final assignment is a daunting date with second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who celebrated her rise to the pinnacle of women's tennis by routing Russia's Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 to secure her last eight berth.

Swiatek's exit on Sunday guarantees that the 25-year-old Belarusian will become the new world number one when the latest global rankings are released next week.

"It means a lot to me," Sabalenka said of her No.1 ranking after defeating Kasatkina.&nbsp;

"I've been pushing myself all this year to reach this goal. It's unbelievable, it's something crazy, I still can't believe it."

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Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly ranked players to go crashing out.

Carlos Alcaraz surged into the quarter-finals of the US Open on Monday as upsets dominated the women's draw with Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula becoming the latest highly ranked players to go crashing out. Defending champion Alcaraz, who has only dropped one set on his journey into the last eight, produced a dominant display to overwhelm Italian world No.61 Matteo Arnaldi, winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in 1hr 57min. The 20-year-old Alcaraz is bidding to become the first man since Roger Federer in 2008 to successfully defend the US Open after winning the title for the first time last year. Also Read: Kane Williamson set to captain New Zealand in CWC 2023 after progress in injury recovery The identity of the Spaniard's quarter-final opponent will be confirmed later Monday, with Alcaraz due to face either Germany's Alexander Zverev or Italy's sixth seed Jannik Sinner in the last eight on Wednesday. A match with Sinner would be a repeat of last year's quarter-final classic between the two men, which set a record as the latest ever finish for a US Open game after wrapping up at 2.50am. "I think the intensity from the beginning until the last ball, I played a really solid match, less mistakes," Alcaraz said after Monday's brisk victory. "I'm really happy with the performance in general." In other men's matches on Monday, eighth-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev advanced with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Britain's Jack Draper. Rublev will now face an all-Russian quarter-final against close friend Daniil Medvedev, the third-seeded 2021 US Open champion who punched his ticket to the last eight with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 defeat of Australian 13th seed Alex de Minaur. Rublev, who has known Medvedev since childhood, is godfather to his quarter-final opponent's daughter. Pegula sunk by friendly fire In the women's draw meanwhile, more seeds bit the dust a day after world number one and defending champion Iga Swiatek was sent packing in the fourth round. American third seed Jessica Pegula was routed in straight sets by compatriot and friend Madison Keys, while Tunisia's fifth seed Jabeur -- beaten in last year's final -- was ousted 6-2, 6-4 by China's Zheng Qinwen. Pegula's campaign came to an abrupt halt in front of a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium as 2017 US Open finalist Keys recorded a dominant 6-1, 6-3 win in just 61 minutes. Pegula was left with no answer as Keys unleashed a stream of 21 winners to her six. Keys also punished her friend's shaky serve, breaking her five times on her way to wrapping up a comfortable victory. "It's always tough having to play a friend but we've been doing it our whole lives at this point," Keys, 28, said. The 17th-seeded Keys will now face Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. Ninth seed Vondrousova booked her place in the last eight with a battling win over unseeded American Peyton Stearns, coming from a set down to win 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 6-2. Jabeur meanwhile, who has been struggling with flu since arriving in New York, finally saw her luck run out after scrapping her way to three-set victories in her previous two games. The Tunisian simply had no answer to 23rd seed Zheng's blend of power and precision, with the 20-year-old from Shiyan looking far sharper than her weary opponent. "Right now I feel just super happy and excited to play in a big stadium. I had a really good performance today," said Zheng. Zheng is China's first US Open quarter-finalist since Wang Qiang in 2019. Two-time major champion Li Na reached the semi-finals in New York in 2013 and Peng Shuai did the same a year later. Zheng's quarter-final assignment is a daunting date with second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who celebrated her rise to the pinnacle of women's tennis by routing Russia's Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 to secure her last eight berth. Swiatek's exit on Sunday guarantees that the 25-year-old Belarusian will become the new world number one when the latest global rankings are released next week. "It means a lot to me," Sabalenka said of her No.1 ranking after defeating Kasatkina. "I've been pushing myself all this year to reach this goal. It's unbelievable, it's something crazy, I still can't believe it." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam alive at the US Open on Saturday, reaching the last 16 after finally overcoming injured opponent Marie Bouzkova in three sets.

Tunisian fifth seed Jabeur, whose US Open campaign has been disrupted by a flu virus, completed a 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 victory to subdue Bouzkova in 2 hours and 56 minutes.

A contest of high drama on the Arthur Ashe Stadium saw Bouzkova play virtually half of the match on one leg after suffering a thigh injury midway through the second set.

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The 25-year-old Czech 31st seed left the court for a lengthy medical timeout after clutching her thigh in pain.

She appeared to be close to tears when she returned, but somehow managed to battle bravely on despite severely limited mobility.

Bouzkova was often seen grimacing and wincing in pain whenever she needed to push off her injured leg, but remarkably continued to complete the match.

At one point she consulted her coaching staff in the stands and said simply: "I have to."&nbsp;

"Man it was a very tough match," Jabeur said afterwards. "We both played really well. She didn't want to stop. She's a great player."

Jabeur admitted she had been incredulous at times as Bouzkova soldiered on despite her injury.

"When I saw her struggling with her leg I tried to make her move as much as I can," Jabeur said. "I know that's not nice but I was trying to win the match.&nbsp;

"At certain times I was like 'Is she really injured?' I wasn't sure."

Jabeur, who also needed three sets in round two after a difficult opening match earlier this week, once again found herself in trouble early on against Bouzkova.

But the injury changed the complexion of the match, even though the ailing Bouzkova took her to a tie-break in the second set.

Jabeur grabbed an early break in the final set, and then served for the match in the ninth game.&nbsp;

There was another twist as Bouzkova saved two match points after trailing 15-40, but Jabeur finally clinched victory on her third match point.

Jabeur will now face China's Zheng Qinwen in the last 16 on Monday. 
 
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Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam alive at the US Open on Saturday, reaching the last 16 after finally overcoming injured opponent Marie Bouzkova in three sets.

Ons Jabeur kept her dream of a first Grand Slam alive at the US Open on Saturday, reaching the last 16 after finally overcoming injured opponent Marie Bouzkova in three sets. Tunisian fifth seed Jabeur, whose US Open campaign has been disrupted by a flu virus, completed a 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 victory to subdue Bouzkova in 2 hours and 56 minutes. A contest of high drama on the Arthur Ashe Stadium saw Bouzkova play virtually half of the match on one leg after suffering a thigh injury midway through the second set. Also Read: Erling Haaland hits hat-trick to take Man City top, Son treble inspires Spurs The 25-year-old Czech 31st seed left the court for a lengthy medical timeout after clutching her thigh in pain. She appeared to be close to tears when she returned, but somehow managed to battle bravely on despite severely limited mobility. Bouzkova was often seen grimacing and wincing in pain whenever she needed to push off her injured leg, but remarkably continued to complete the match. At one point she consulted her coaching staff in the stands and said simply: "I have to." "Man it was a very tough match," Jabeur said afterwards. "We both played really well. She didn't want to stop. She's a great player." Jabeur admitted she had been incredulous at times as Bouzkova soldiered on despite her injury. "When I saw her struggling with her leg I tried to make her move as much as I can," Jabeur said. "I know that's not nice but I was trying to win the match. "At certain times I was like 'Is she really injured?' I wasn't sure." Jabeur, who also needed three sets in round two after a difficult opening match earlier this week, once again found herself in trouble early on against Bouzkova. But the injury changed the complexion of the match, even though the ailing Bouzkova took her to a tie-break in the second set. Jabeur grabbed an early break in the final set, and then served for the match in the ninth game. There was another twist as Bouzkova saved two match points after trailing 15-40, but Jabeur finally clinched victory on her third match point. Jabeur will now face China's Zheng Qinwen in the last 16 on Monday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win.

Alcaraz, returning to the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court where he lifted his first Grand Slam as a teenager a year ago, was always in control after Germany's Dominik Koepfer rolled his left ankle badly in the opening game.

Koepfer tried to continue despite being in obvious discomfort, but finally called it quits while trailing 3-2 in the second set after dropping the first 6-2.

"That's not the best way to get through into another round," said world number one Alcaraz. "But I have to say on my side I was playing great."

Alcaraz, who faces Lloyd Harris of South Africa in the second round, is on course to face 2021 US Open champion Medvedev in the semi-finals.

Medvedev opened his account on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 thrashing of Hungary's Attila Balazs in just 74 minutes.

The Russian will face Australia's Christopher O'Connell in the second round on Thursday for a spot in the last 32.

"That's probably the fastest three-set match I played," Medvedev said after his blistering demolition of Balazs.&nbsp;

While Alcaraz and Medvedev cruised into the second round, Karen Khachanov -- a semi-finalist at last year's US Open -- was on the wrong end of a first-round upset.

The 11th-seeded Russian was bounced out in straight sets by American world No.89 Michael Mmoh, losing 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

Germany's 12th seed Alexander Zverev, a beaten finalist at Flushing Meadows in 2020, never looked in danger of following Khachanov out of the tournament, registering a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Australia's Aleksandar Vukic.

Jannik Sinner, the Italian sixth seed, trounced Yannick Hanfmann of Germany 6-3, 6-1, 6-1.

In other men's games on Tuesday, British veteran Andy Murray downed France's Corentin Moutet 6-2, 7-5, 6-3, in a match that saw a bungled attempt to use the US Open's new video review technology for the first time.

Chair umpire Louise Azemar Engzell attempted to deploy the system after Moutet requested a review following a double-bounce call.

The umpire was forced to abandon the attempt however after discovering officials were unable to properly access footage of the incident.

"I don't know how the technology works," Murray said. "But it obviously didn't go to plan in a pretty important moment of the match. So, yeah, it would be good if they could get that fixed."

Meanwhile, China sealed a notable first when Wu Yibing beat Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 3-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 to join compatriot Zhang Zhizhen in the second round.

It is the first time in tennis's Open era that two Chinese men have reached the second round of the same Grand Slam tournament.

<h2>Ailing Jabeur advances&nbsp;</h2>

In the women's draw meanwhile another semi-finalist from 2022 also made an early exit, with French seventh seed Caroline Garcia slumping to a 6-4, 6-1 reverse against Chinese qualifier Wang Yafan.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, desperate to land her first Grand Slam title after losing in three major championship finals in 2022 and 2023, survived a medical scare before scraping past Colombia's Camila Osorio.

The 29-year-old fifth seed looked out of sorts throughout her 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) win, at one stage in the opening set complaining of breathing difficulties before taking an extended medical timeout.

Jabeur has played only one tournament since being upset in last month's Wimbledon final by unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova.

Vondrousova, seeded ninth in New York, cruised into the second round on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-0 win over South Korean qualifier Han Na-Lae.

Third seed Jessica Pegula meanwhile kept home hopes alive with a clinical 6-2, 6-2 defeat of Italy's Camila Giorgi.

But there was disappointment for American icon Venus Williams, competing in her record-extending 24th US Open.&nbsp;

Williams was bounced out 6-1, 6-1 by Belgium's Greet Minnen -- who was just a few weeks old when Williams reached her first US Open final back in 1997.

Williams, 43, whose ranking has fallen to 410th in the world after a season disrupted by injury, refused to give any clue as to when she may follow her sister Serena into retirement.

Asked what would be the decisive factor in determining her next career move, she replied: "I wouldn't tell you so I don't know why you're asking."

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Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of his US Open crown with a brisk victory after his opponent suffered an injury on Tuesday as third seed Daniil Medvedev strolled into the second round with a quick-fire win. Alcaraz, returning to the same Arthur Ashe Stadium court where he lifted his first Grand Slam as a teenager a year ago, was always in control after Germany's Dominik Koepfer rolled his left ankle badly in the opening game. Koepfer tried to continue despite being in obvious discomfort, but finally called it quits while trailing 3-2 in the second set after dropping the first 6-2. "That's not the best way to get through into another round," said world number one Alcaraz. "But I have to say on my side I was playing great." Alcaraz, who faces Lloyd Harris of South Africa in the second round, is on course to face 2021 US Open champion Medvedev in the semi-finals. Medvedev opened his account on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 thrashing of Hungary's Attila Balazs in just 74 minutes. The Russian will face Australia's Christopher O'Connell in the second round on Thursday for a spot in the last 32. "That's probably the fastest three-set match I played," Medvedev said after his blistering demolition of Balazs. While Alcaraz and Medvedev cruised into the second round, Karen Khachanov -- a semi-finalist at last year's US Open -- was on the wrong end of a first-round upset. The 11th-seeded Russian was bounced out in straight sets by American world No.89 Michael Mmoh, losing 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. Germany's 12th seed Alexander Zverev, a beaten finalist at Flushing Meadows in 2020, never looked in danger of following Khachanov out of the tournament, registering a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Australia's Aleksandar Vukic. Jannik Sinner, the Italian sixth seed, trounced Yannick Hanfmann of Germany 6-3, 6-1, 6-1. In other men's games on Tuesday, British veteran Andy Murray downed France's Corentin Moutet 6-2, 7-5, 6-3, in a match that saw a bungled attempt to use the US Open's new video review technology for the first time. Chair umpire Louise Azemar Engzell attempted to deploy the system after Moutet requested a review following a double-bounce call. The umpire was forced to abandon the attempt however after discovering officials were unable to properly access footage of the incident. "I don't know how the technology works," Murray said. "But it obviously didn't go to plan in a pretty important moment of the match. So, yeah, it would be good if they could get that fixed." Meanwhile, China sealed a notable first when Wu Yibing beat Serbia's Dusan Lajovic 3-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 to join compatriot Zhang Zhizhen in the second round. It is the first time in tennis's Open era that two Chinese men have reached the second round of the same Grand Slam tournament. Ailing Jabeur advances In the women's draw meanwhile another semi-finalist from 2022 also made an early exit, with French seventh seed Caroline Garcia slumping to a 6-4, 6-1 reverse against Chinese qualifier Wang Yafan. Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, desperate to land her first Grand Slam title after losing in three major championship finals in 2022 and 2023, survived a medical scare before scraping past Colombia's Camila Osorio. The 29-year-old fifth seed looked out of sorts throughout her 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) win, at one stage in the opening set complaining of breathing difficulties before taking an extended medical timeout. Jabeur has played only one tournament since being upset in last month's Wimbledon final by unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova. Vondrousova, seeded ninth in New York, cruised into the second round on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-0 win over South Korean qualifier Han Na-Lae. Third seed Jessica Pegula meanwhile kept home hopes alive with a clinical 6-2, 6-2 defeat of Italy's Camila Giorgi. But there was disappointment for American icon Venus Williams, competing in her record-extending 24th US Open. Williams was bounced out 6-1, 6-1 by Belgium's Greet Minnen -- who was just a few weeks old when Williams reached her first US Open final back in 1997. Williams, 43, whose ranking has fallen to 410th in the world after a season disrupted by injury, refused to give any clue as to when she may follow her sister Serena into retirement. Asked what would be the decisive factor in determining her next career move, she replied: "I wouldn't tell you so I don't know why you're asking." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev ease into second round; Ons Jabeur advances after easy win

Third seed Daniil Medvedev raced into the US Open second round on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 victory over Hungary's Attila Balazs.

Medvedev, the 2021 champion in New York, pumped 41 winners past the unranked journeyman Balazs in a one-sided encounter lasting 74 minutes.

The Russian will play the winner of the all-Australian clash between Max Purcell and Christopher O'Connell for a spot in the last 32.

"It's always good to start well. I'm happy with my performance," said Medvedev.

The world number three, who was also runner-up to Rafael Nadal here in 2019, said he was happy to slide under the radar with much of the spotlight fixed on Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.

"I don't care. It's normal that Carlos and Novak are the biggest names right now," said Medvedev.

"My goal is to try to play well to get to wherever they are and try to win."

<h2>Ons Jabeur&nbsp;in Round Two</h2>

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur overcame a medical scare to battle into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday with a straight sets defeat of Colombia's Camila Osorio.

Jabeur, chasing a first Grand Slam crown after three agonising defeats in finals since 2022, opened her US Open campaign with a 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory on the Louis Armstrong Stadium.

The 29-year-old looked to be struggling during a tense first set, complaining to the chair umpire that she was having difficulty breathing after Osorio fought back from 4-1 down to level at 4-4.

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Jabeur needed treatment from medical staff after going 5-4 down in the first set, and appeared to have her blood pressure taken during a timeout.

She then rallied to take the first set and appeared to poised to clinch victory after holding two match points in the second set while 5-3 up.

However Osorio rallied to stave off defeat, and went on to level at 5-5 after breaking Jabeur.

Jabeur broke back immediately to take a 6-5 lead but was then broken once again to send the second set to a tie break.&nbsp;

Jabeur proved too strong for Osorio in the breaker, however, and will now face the Czech Republic's Linda Noskova in the second round.

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Third seed Daniil Medvedev raced into the US Open second round on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 victory over Hungary's Attila Balazs. Medvedev, the 2021 champion in New York, pumped 41 winners past the unranked journeyman Balazs in a one-sided encounter lasting 74 minutes.

Third seed Daniil Medvedev raced into the US Open second round on Tuesday with a 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 victory over Hungary's Attila Balazs. Medvedev, the 2021 champion in New York, pumped 41 winners past the unranked journeyman Balazs in a one-sided encounter lasting 74 minutes. The Russian will play the winner of the all-Australian clash between Max Purcell and Christopher O'Connell for a spot in the last 32. "It's always good to start well. I'm happy with my performance," said Medvedev. The world number three, who was also runner-up to Rafael Nadal here in 2019, said he was happy to slide under the radar with much of the spotlight fixed on Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. "I don't care. It's normal that Carlos and Novak are the biggest names right now," said Medvedev. "My goal is to try to play well to get to wherever they are and try to win." Ons Jabeur in Round Two Tunisia's Ons Jabeur overcame a medical scare to battle into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday with a straight sets defeat of Colombia's Camila Osorio. Jabeur, chasing a first Grand Slam crown after three agonising defeats in finals since 2022, opened her US Open campaign with a 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) victory on the Louis Armstrong Stadium. The 29-year-old looked to be struggling during a tense first set, complaining to the chair umpire that she was having difficulty breathing after Osorio fought back from 4-1 down to level at 4-4. ALSO READ | Dhoni groomed them and handed over to Kohli: Ishant Sharma on smooth transition of Indian bowlers Jabeur needed treatment from medical staff after going 5-4 down in the first set, and appeared to have her blood pressure taken during a timeout. She then rallied to take the first set and appeared to poised to clinch victory after holding two match points in the second set while 5-3 up. However Osorio rallied to stave off defeat, and went on to level at 5-5 after breaking Jabeur. Jabeur broke back immediately to take a 6-5 lead but was then broken once again to send the second set to a tie break. Jabeur proved too strong for Osorio in the breaker, however, and will now face the Czech Republic's Linda Noskova in the second round. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US Open 2023: Daniil Medvedev powers past Hungary's Attila Balazs in straight sets; Ons Jabeur books R2 berth

Tearful Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur described her third defeat in a Grand Slam final as the "most painful" of her career as she vowed to learn from the tennis greats who were also jinxed at the majors.

World number six Jabeur was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday, one year after she lost the Wimbledon final to Elena Rybakina.

More pain followed at the US Open later in the year where she was runner-up again, this time to Iga Swiatek.

The 28-year-old is only the eighth woman to lose her first three Grand Slam finals.

However, she can take comfort from knowing that the likes of Chris Evert, Kim Clijsters and Simona Halep also suffered the same fate before going on to capture Grand Slam titles.

"It will be tough to speak. I am going to look ugly in the photos so that's not going to help," said Jabeur after again being thwarted in her bid to become the first Arab or African woman to win a Grand Slam singles title.

"I think this is the most painful loss of my career."

She added defiantly: "I promise I will come back one day and win this tournament."

Former world number one Clijsters lost the 2001 and 2003 French Open finals, the US Open title match in 2003 and the Australian Open final in 2004.

But the Belgian eventually ended her career as a four-time major champion, winning her first in New York in 2005.

"I love Kim so much. She's a great inspiration for me," said Jabeur who was consoled by Clijsters behind the scenes at Centre Court.

"The fact that she takes the time to give me advice and to really hug me, always be there for me, I think it's priceless.&nbsp;

"She was telling me all the time she lost four. That's why I know the information, otherwise would have been tough. But, yeah, that's the positive out of it. You cannot force things. It wasn't meant to be."

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<h2>Hugs from a princess</h2>

The popular Jabeur also received a warm embrace from Kate, the Princess of Wales, who presented the trophies.

"She didn't know if she wants to give me a hug or not. I told her hugs are always welcome from me. That was a very nice moment and she's always nice to me," Jabeur said.

When asked what Princess Kate told her following, she revealed: "Same thing after last year.

"To encourage me to be strong, to come back and win a Grand Slam, win a Wimbledon. Obviously she was very nice."

Jabeur led 2-0 and 4-2 in the first set on Saturday before the 24-year-old Vondrousova hit back.

The Tunisian's 15 unforced errors in the first set were key as the Czech left-hander committed a miserly six.

Jabeur was 3-1 ahead in the second set but still couldn't convert the advantage as Vondrousova, who missed last year's Wimbledon due to wrist surgery, mounted another comeback.

"It's painful because you feel so close to achieving something that you want, and actually back to square one," added Jabeur.

"Again, I just try to get rid of these negative thoughts and continue being positive."

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Tearful Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur described her third defeat in a Grand Slam final as the "most painful" of her career as she vowed to learn from the tennis greats who were also jinxed at the majors. World number six Jabeur was beaten 6-4, 6-4 by unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday, one year after she lost the Wimbledon final to Elena Rybakina. More pain followed at the US Open later in the year where she was runner-up again, this time to Iga Swiatek. The 28-year-old is only the eighth woman to lose her first three Grand Slam finals. However, she can take comfort from knowing that the likes of Chris Evert, Kim Clijsters and Simona Halep also suffered the same fate before going on to capture Grand Slam titles. "It will be tough to speak. I am going to look ugly in the photos so that's not going to help," said Jabeur after again being thwarted in her bid to become the first Arab or African woman to win a Grand Slam singles title. "I think this is the most painful loss of my career." She added defiantly: "I promise I will come back one day and win this tournament." Former world number one Clijsters lost the 2001 and 2003 French Open finals, the US Open title match in 2003 and the Australian Open final in 2004. But the Belgian eventually ended her career as a four-time major champion, winning her first in New York in 2005. "I love Kim so much. She's a great inspiration for me," said Jabeur who was consoled by Clijsters behind the scenes at Centre Court. "The fact that she takes the time to give me advice and to really hug me, always be there for me, I think it's priceless. "She was telling me all the time she lost four. That's why I know the information, otherwise would have been tough. But, yeah, that's the positive out of it. You cannot force things. It wasn't meant to be." ALSO READ | Wimbledon Final - 'I'm hungry too, so let's have a feast': Novak Djokovic ready for Carlos Alcaraz challenge Hugs from a princess The popular Jabeur also received a warm embrace from Kate, the Princess of Wales, who presented the trophies. "She didn't know if she wants to give me a hug or not. I told her hugs are always welcome from me. That was a very nice moment and she's always nice to me," Jabeur said. When asked what Princess Kate told her following, she revealed: "Same thing after last year. "To encourage me to be strong, to come back and win a Grand Slam, win a Wimbledon. Obviously she was very nice." Jabeur led 2-0 and 4-2 in the first set on Saturday before the 24-year-old Vondrousova hit back. The Tunisian's 15 unforced errors in the first set were key as the Czech left-hander committed a miserly six. Jabeur was 3-1 ahead in the second set but still couldn't convert the advantage as Vondrousova, who missed last year's Wimbledon due to wrist surgery, mounted another comeback. "It's painful because you feel so close to achieving something that you want, and actually back to square one," added Jabeur. "Again, I just try to get rid of these negative thoughts and continue being positive." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Wimbledon 2023: My most painful loss - Tearful Jabeur vows to end Grand Slam misery

Markéta Vondroušová of the Czech Republic has scripted history at the Wimbledon Championships after she beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the final on Saturday, July 15. She has become the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women’s singles championships in the Open Era. Vondroušová, 48th in the WTA Rankings rallied in straight sets to clinch the title having overcome the Tusnian Jabeur, who lost in the championships final for the second consecutive year.

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Vondroušová was expected to have a tough competition against Jabeur in the final, but she had fortunes on her side and won the decisive breaks in both the sets to clinch the title. She is the first Czech women to win the Wimbledon title since Petra Kvitova won the title in 2014 while she is the left-handed Wimbledon champion since 2018 when Germany’s Angelique Kerber secured the title.

In the final that lasted 80 minutes, Vondroušová was on the back foot at the start but quickly recovered to break her opponent's serve at the decisive stage. She broke Jabeur on six occasions in the match which proved to be the big difference-maker in the contest. Jabeur, strong on the forehand had 25 winners compared to the Czech’s 10, but the number of unforced errors saw Vondroušová come out on the top.

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<h2>Place in history books</h2>

24-year-old Vondroušová, beat the likes of Elina Svitolina (wild card), No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula and other top seeds to reach the final of the tournament. She also joins the likes of Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and Martina Navratilova (now a US citizen) to have won the Wimbledon singles championships.

The win also sees Vondroušová beat Venus Williams’ record of being the lowest seed to win the Wimbledon women’s singles championship. Venus won the 2007 Wimbledon Championships seeded 23, but will now become a part of the history books. On the other hand, she is also the first unseeded champion at the SW 19 since Goran Ivanišević in 2001. Goran won the title as the wild card and remains the only player to do so. Along with Goran, Vondroušová also joins Boris Becker to win Wimbledon as an unseeded player, with the former German star winning the title in 1985.

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Markéta Vondroušová of the Czech Republic has scripted history at the Wimbledon Championships after she beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the final on Saturday, July 15.

Markéta Vondroušová of the Czech Republic has scripted history at the Wimbledon Championships after she beat Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4 in the final on Saturday, July 15. She has become the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women’s singles championships in the Open Era. Vondroušová, 48th in the WTA Rankings rallied in straight sets to clinch the title having overcome the Tusnian Jabeur, who lost in the championships final for the second consecutive year. Unseeded. Unstoppable.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/sgSwIWirDM — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2023 × History at Wimbledon Vondroušová was expected to have a tough competition against Jabeur in the final, but she had fortunes on her side and won the decisive breaks in both the sets to clinch the title. She is the first Czech women to win the Wimbledon title since Petra Kvitova won the title in 2014 while she is the left-handed Wimbledon champion since 2018 when Germany’s Angelique Kerber secured the title. In the final that lasted 80 minutes, Vondroušová was on the back foot at the start but quickly recovered to break her opponent's serve at the decisive stage. She broke Jabeur on six occasions in the match which proved to be the big difference-maker in the contest. Jabeur, strong on the forehand had 25 winners compared to the Czech’s 10, but the number of unforced errors saw Vondroušová come out on the top. ALSO READ | Wimbledon Final - 'I'm hungry too, so let's have a feast': Novak Djokovic ready for Carlos Alcaraz challenge Place in history books 24-year-old Vondroušová, beat the likes of Elina Svitolina (wild card), No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula and other top seeds to reach the final of the tournament. She also joins the likes of Jana Novotna, Petra Kvitova and Martina Navratilova (now a US citizen) to have won the Wimbledon singles championships. The win also sees Vondroušová beat Venus Williams’ record of being the lowest seed to win the Wimbledon women’s singles championship. Venus won the 2007 Wimbledon Championships seeded 23, but will now become a part of the history books. On the other hand, she is also the first unseeded champion at the SW 19 since Goran Ivanišević in 2001. Goran won the title as the wild card and remains the only player to do so. Along with Goran, Vondroušová also joins Boris Becker to win Wimbledon as an unseeded player, with the former German star winning the title in 1985. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Wimbledon 2023: Vondrousova beats Ons Jabeur, scripts history as first unseeded player to clinch title

Ons Jabeur and Marketa&nbsp;Vondrousova are set to lock horns in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2023. On Thursday (July 13), Jabeur had a face-off with Aryna Sabalenka&nbsp;and emerged on top 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 whereas the Czech player Vondrousova ended a memorable&nbsp;run of&nbsp;Elina Svitolina with a 6-3 6-3 win. With this, she became the first unseeded ladies’ singles Wimbledon finalist in the Open Era.&nbsp;

<h2>How Jabeur entered the final</h2>

Sabalenka faced Jabeur in the second semi-final, later in the day. The two kicked off the proceedings in stye as the game was competitive from the word go. The Belarusian player took the opening set after it went to the tiebreaker. Tied at 6-6, Sabalenka won 7-6 by winning the tiebreaker 7-5. However, Jabeur brought her A-game from there on.

Tunisia's Jabeur was on the lead from the second set. She was at her best with her serves -- with a win percentage of over 70 in first and second serve. She held her own to win the second and penultimate set 6-4 and remained dominant to seal the game by winning the third and final set 6-3. She had conceded her first set in her quarter-final face-off with&nbsp;third-seeded defending champion Kazakh Elena Rybakina to win&nbsp;6-7(5) 6-4 6-1. Jabeur will be the&nbsp;favourite&nbsp;in&nbsp;the finale.

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<h2>Vondrousova ends new mum Svitolina's run 
 
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In the first semi-final,&nbsp;Vondrousova was at her very best from the beginning. She dominated from the onset against the new mum Elina Svitolina to grab a 6-3 6-3 victory and reach the Wimbledon final for the first time.

It is to be noted that&nbsp;Vondrousova-Svitolina's clash&nbsp;was the first Wimbledon women's semi-final featuring two unseeded players. Prior to the game, the&nbsp;24-year-old Vondrousova was in awe of her opposition and heaped praise on Svitolina. She&nbsp;described her as "incredible", "amazing", "a fighter" and "a super woman" for making it to the top four&nbsp;just after nine months post giving birth to her daughter Skai.

However, Vondrousova displayed no mercy on the court, winning 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets. She relied on her aces and&nbsp;service points.

She was all praise for the 28-year-old Svitolina after the game. "I cannot believe it. I am very happy that I made the final. Elina is such a fighter and a great person," said the Czech player. Vondrousova added, "I was crazy nervous. I was leading 4-0 in the second set and she fought back."

The Czech player won't have it easy versus Jabeur, who is eyeing her maiden Grand Slam title after ending second thrice (twice in Wimbledon, including last year, once in US Open).

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Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are set to lock horns in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2023. On Thursday (July 13), Jabeur had a face-off with Aryna Sabalenka and emerged on top 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 whereas the Czech player Vondrousova ended a memorable run of Elina Svitolina with a 6-3 6-3 win.

Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova are set to lock horns in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2023. On Thursday (July 13), Jabeur had a face-off with Aryna Sabalenka and emerged on top 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 whereas the Czech player Vondrousova ended a memorable run of Elina Svitolina with a 6-3 6-3 win. With this, she became the first unseeded ladies’ singles Wimbledon finalist in the Open Era. How Jabeur entered the final Sabalenka faced Jabeur in the second semi-final, later in the day. The two kicked off the proceedings in stye as the game was competitive from the word go. The Belarusian player took the opening set after it went to the tiebreaker. Tied at 6-6, Sabalenka won 7-6 by winning the tiebreaker 7-5. However, Jabeur brought her A-game from there on. Tunisia's Jabeur was on the lead from the second set. She was at her best with her serves -- with a win percentage of over 70 in first and second serve. She held her own to win the second and penultimate set 6-4 and remained dominant to seal the game by winning the third and final set 6-3. She had conceded her first set in her quarter-final face-off with third-seeded defending champion Kazakh Elena Rybakina to win 6-7(5) 6-4 6-1. Jabeur will be the favourite in the finale. Also Read: Football: Man City to get highly rewarded as FIFA set to pay big amount to clubs for Qatar WC participation Vondrousova ends new mum Svitolina's run In the first semi-final, Vondrousova was at her very best from the beginning. She dominated from the onset against the new mum Elina Svitolina to grab a 6-3 6-3 victory and reach the Wimbledon final for the first time. It is to be noted that Vondrousova-Svitolina's clash was the first Wimbledon women's semi-final featuring two unseeded players. Prior to the game, the 24-year-old Vondrousova was in awe of her opposition and heaped praise on Svitolina. She described her as "incredible", "amazing", "a fighter" and "a super woman" for making it to the top four just after nine months post giving birth to her daughter Skai. However, Vondrousova displayed no mercy on the court, winning 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets. She relied on her aces and service points. She was all praise for the 28-year-old Svitolina after the game. "I cannot believe it. I am very happy that I made the final. Elina is such a fighter and a great person," said the Czech player. Vondrousova added, "I was crazy nervous. I was leading 4-0 in the second set and she fought back." The Czech player won't have it easy versus Jabeur, who is eyeing her maiden Grand Slam title after ending second thrice (twice in Wimbledon, including last year, once in US Open). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Tennis: Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova to lock horns in Wimbledon 2023 final

Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday, coming from behind to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the last four.

In a repeat of the 2022 title match, the Tunisian sixth seed beat her third-ranked opponent 6-7 (5/7),&nbsp;6-4, 6-1 on Centre Court.

The 28-year-old will face Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka for a place in Saturday's final at the All England Club.

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"I'm very happy with the performance -- a lot of emotion out there, especially playing someone that serves really well," she said.

"It's frustrating to return but I'm glad I did everything, shouted, got angry, then got calm and focused and hopefully I can manage my emotions like this for the next two matches."

Rybakina was first to pounce, breaking to love in the fourth game when Jabeur went wide with a backhand but the Tunisian hit back immediately.

Jabeur took advantage of a loose volley at the net from Rybakina to break again and edge into a 6-5 lead.

But this time she was the player who failed to consolidate, squandering a set point as Rybakina forced a tie-break, which she won.

The Kazakh survived break points in the second game of the second set while Jabeur was forced to dig deep on her serve to move into a 3-2 lead.

Both players held serve until the 10th game, when Rybakina cracked and Jabeur levelled the match.

The force was with Jabeur in the decider as she opened up a 3-0 lead and saved two break points to move 4-1 ahead.

Jabeur powered a backhand down the line to break once again and&nbsp;held her serve to seal the win, letting out a roar of delight.

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Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday, coming from behind to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the last four. In a repeat of the 2022 title match, the Tunisian sixth seed beat her third-ranked opponent 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-1 on Centre Court.

Ons Jabeur gained revenge for her defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday, coming from behind to beat Elena Rybakina and reach the last four. In a repeat of the 2022 title match, the Tunisian sixth seed beat her third-ranked opponent 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-1 on Centre Court. The 28-year-old will face Belarusian second seed Aryna Sabalenka for a place in Saturday's final at the All England Club. Also Read: Formula One: Daniel Ricciardo replaces Nyck de Vries in AlphaTauri, to compete at Hungarian Grand Prix "I'm very happy with the performance -- a lot of emotion out there, especially playing someone that serves really well," she said. "It's frustrating to return but I'm glad I did everything, shouted, got angry, then got calm and focused and hopefully I can manage my emotions like this for the next two matches." Rybakina was first to pounce, breaking to love in the fourth game when Jabeur went wide with a backhand but the Tunisian hit back immediately. Jabeur took advantage of a loose volley at the net from Rybakina to break again and edge into a 6-5 lead. But this time she was the player who failed to consolidate, squandering a set point as Rybakina forced a tie-break, which she won. The Kazakh survived break points in the second game of the second set while Jabeur was forced to dig deep on her serve to move into a 3-2 lead. Both players held serve until the 10th game, when Rybakina cracked and Jabeur levelled the match. The force was with Jabeur in the decider as she opened up a 3-0 lead and saved two break points to move 4-1 ahead. Jabeur powered a backhand down the line to break once again and held her serve to seal the win, letting out a roar of delight. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur beats defending champion Elena Rybakina to enter semifinals

Ons Jabeur crushed two-time champion Petra&nbsp;Kvitova&nbsp;6-0, 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, immediately setting her sights on revenge against defending champion Elena Rybakina.

Tunisia's Jabeur, last year's beaten finalist, dominated&nbsp;Kvitova&nbsp;from the start, breaking the ninth seed three times in a 22-minute opening set on Centre Court.

Kvitova, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, got a foothold in the match in the first game of the second set but sixth seed Jabeur then reeled off four straight games to take a vice-like grip.

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The Czech left-hander broke for the first time in the match in the sixth game to give herself hope, holding serve to close to 4-3.

But it proved merely to be stay of execution for&nbsp;Kvitova&nbsp;as Jabeur broke again to end the match with just 63 minutes on the clock.&nbsp;

"I'm loving every moment that I'm here and you guys have no idea the energy that you bring to me and I just want to win every match so I can see you the next day," she said.

Jabeur will play Kazakh third seed Rybakina in the last eight, desperate to avenge her defeat in the 2022 final.

"I'm probably going for my revenge," she said. "It was a difficult final last year. It's going to bring a lot of memories.

"I'm hoping to play like today and get the win because she's an amazing player."

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Ons Jabeur crushed two-time champion Petra Kvitova 6-0, 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, immediately setting her sights on revenge against defending champion Elena Rybakina.

Ons Jabeur crushed two-time champion Petra Kvitova 6-0, 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday, immediately setting her sights on revenge against defending champion Elena Rybakina. Tunisia's Jabeur, last year's beaten finalist, dominated Kvitova from the start, breaking the ninth seed three times in a 22-minute opening set on Centre Court. Kvitova, who won Wimbledon in 2011 and 2014, got a foothold in the match in the first game of the second set but sixth seed Jabeur then reeled off four straight games to take a vice-like grip. Also Read: Aryna Sabalenka wants shield from 'hate' after Victoria Azarenka booed The Czech left-hander broke for the first time in the match in the sixth game to give herself hope, holding serve to close to 4-3. But it proved merely to be stay of execution for Kvitova as Jabeur broke again to end the match with just 63 minutes on the clock. "I'm loving every moment that I'm here and you guys have no idea the energy that you bring to me and I just want to win every match so I can see you the next day," she said. Jabeur will play Kazakh third seed Rybakina in the last eight, desperate to avenge her defeat in the 2022 final. "I'm probably going for my revenge," she said. "It was a difficult final last year. It's going to bring a lot of memories. "I'm hoping to play like today and get the win because she's an amazing player." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur on revenge mission against Rybakina after hammering Kvitova

Casper Ruud continued his bid to reach back-to-back finals at the French Open by fending off Chile's Nicolas Jarry in a 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5 fourth-round win on Monday as Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur also stayed on course for a maiden Grand Slam crown. Ruud, who has only dropped two sets in four matches so far, faced a tricky test against lanky claycourt specialist Jarry but pulled through in three hours and 20 minutes as his opponent failed to make his chances count in the last two sets.

"If we had gone five sets I don't know how long we would have played," said Ruud on court Philippe Chatrier. "I have to thank my team for pushing me in practice. I did the work and physically I was ready for more."

He next faces either Dane Holger Rune in a re-match of last year's quarter-final, or Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo.

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Jabeur moved into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros for the first time with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Bernarda Pera and hoped that the romantic atmosphere of Paris will help her quest for a maiden Grand Slam title.

"Paris is always romantic, day or night. Winning here will definitely be an amazing memory for me," said Jabeur, who became the first African player to reach the quarters at each of the four majors in the Open Era.

The Tunisian had reached the Australian Open quarter-final in 2020 and finished runner-up to Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon and U.S. Open title clashes last year. The 28-year-old is not getting complacent ahead of her clash with 14th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia, who beat Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-7(3) 6-3 7-5 to become the first Brazilian woman since Maria Bueno in 1968 to make the quarter-finals of a major.

"For now, I just want to take it one match at a time," added Jabeur. "I will have a very difficult quarter-final. I was just taking it one match at a time, trying to make it to the second week. Now I'm going to push more for the next few matches."

Haddad Maia became only the second Brazilian woman to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final in the Open Era after Bueno and she got there in three hours and 51 minutes -- the longest women's match of the tournament.

Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the tournament with a sense of bitterness after being booed off by the crowd following her fourth-round defeat by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Sunday.

"Leaving Paris with a very bitter feeling. All these days, after every match I've played in Paris I always appreciated and thanked the crowd for their support and being there for the players," Kasatkina wrote on Twitter.

"But yesterday I was booed for just being respectful on my opponent's position not to shake hands. Me and Elina showed respect to each other after a tough match but leaving the court like that was the worst part of yesterday.

"Be better, love each other. Don't spread hate."

Belarusian world number two Aryna Sabalenka, who has snubbed the media after being grilled about Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine, can expect a hostile reception from the fickle Parisian crowd when she plays Svitolina on Tuesday.

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Casper Ruud continued his bid to reach back-to-back finals at the French Open by fending off Chile's Nicolas Jarry in a 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5 fourth-round win on Monday as Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur also stayed on course for a maiden Grand Slam crown.

Casper Ruud continued his bid to reach back-to-back finals at the French Open by fending off Chile's Nicolas Jarry in a 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5 fourth-round win on Monday as Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur also stayed on course for a maiden Grand Slam crown. Ruud, who has only dropped two sets in four matches so far, faced a tricky test against lanky claycourt specialist Jarry but pulled through in three hours and 20 minutes as his opponent failed to make his chances count in the last two sets. "If we had gone five sets I don't know how long we would have played," said Ruud on court Philippe Chatrier. "I have to thank my team for pushing me in practice. I did the work and physically I was ready for more." He next faces either Dane Holger Rune in a re-match of last year's quarter-final, or Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi to Barcelona a done deal? Messi's father provides BIG update after recent catch up with club prez Jabeur moved into the quarter-finals at Roland Garros for the first time with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Bernarda Pera and hoped that the romantic atmosphere of Paris will help her quest for a maiden Grand Slam title. "Paris is always romantic, day or night. Winning here will definitely be an amazing memory for me," said Jabeur, who became the first African player to reach the quarters at each of the four majors in the Open Era. The Tunisian had reached the Australian Open quarter-final in 2020 and finished runner-up to Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon and U.S. Open title clashes last year. The 28-year-old is not getting complacent ahead of her clash with 14th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia, who beat Sara Sorribes Tormo 6-7(3) 6-3 7-5 to become the first Brazilian woman since Maria Bueno in 1968 to make the quarter-finals of a major. "For now, I just want to take it one match at a time," added Jabeur. "I will have a very difficult quarter-final. I was just taking it one match at a time, trying to make it to the second week. Now I'm going to push more for the next few matches." Haddad Maia became only the second Brazilian woman to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final in the Open Era after Bueno and she got there in three hours and 51 minutes -- the longest women's match of the tournament. Russian Daria Kasatkina said she left the tournament with a sense of bitterness after being booed off by the crowd following her fourth-round defeat by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina on Sunday. "Leaving Paris with a very bitter feeling. All these days, after every match I've played in Paris I always appreciated and thanked the crowd for their support and being there for the players," Kasatkina wrote on Twitter. "But yesterday I was booed for just being respectful on my opponent's position not to shake hands. Me and Elina showed respect to each other after a tough match but leaving the court like that was the worst part of yesterday. "Be better, love each other. Don't spread hate." Belarusian world number two Aryna Sabalenka, who has snubbed the media after being grilled about Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine, can expect a hostile reception from the fickle Parisian crowd when she plays Svitolina on Tuesday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

French Open 2023: Casper Ruud beats Nicolas Jarry to enter last 8, Ons Jabeur reaches quarters

Ons Jabeur was a woman in a hurry at the French Open on Monday, as the seventh seed eased into the Roland Garros quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Bernarda Pera in bright sunshine. Jabeur's season has steadily gathered steam in Paris after the Tunisian world number seven had minor knee surgery earlier in the year and skipped the Madrid Open due to a calf problem following her run to the Charleston crown.

The 28-year-old breezed to a 4-1 lead in the opening set even as many Court Philippe Chatrier ticket-holders were making their way past the turnstiles and closed it out in 35 minutes with her fifth break of serve. Pera beat Jabeur in their last meeting on the hardcourts of Guangzhou in 2019 but the left-hander struggled to cope with her tricky opponent's clay prowess and did not help her own cause with errors in her maiden last 16 appearance in a Grand Slam.

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Jabeur tightened her grip on the contest by blending power, precision and guile in the next set to close out the victory in just over an hour.

The Tunisian, who is eyeing a first Grand Slam title after falling short in the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals last year, will take on Sara Sorribes Tormo or 14th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia who face off later in the day.

Ons Jabeur was a woman in a hurry at the French Open on Monday, as the seventh seed eased into the Roland Garros quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Bernarda Pera in bright sunshine.

Ons Jabeur was a woman in a hurry at the French Open on Monday, as the seventh seed eased into the Roland Garros quarter-finals for the first time with a 6-3 6-1 win over American Bernarda Pera in bright sunshine. Jabeur's season has steadily gathered steam in Paris after the Tunisian world number seven had minor knee surgery earlier in the year and skipped the Madrid Open due to a calf problem following her run to the Charleston crown. The 28-year-old breezed to a 4-1 lead in the opening set even as many Court Philippe Chatrier ticket-holders were making their way past the turnstiles and closed it out in 35 minutes with her fifth break of serve. Pera beat Jabeur in their last meeting on the hardcourts of Guangzhou in 2019 but the left-hander struggled to cope with her tricky opponent's clay prowess and did not help her own cause with errors in her maiden last 16 appearance in a Grand Slam. Also Read: French Open 2023: Miyu Kato, Aldila Sutjiadi disqualified after accidently hitting ballgirl during match Jabeur tightened her grip on the contest by blending power, precision and guile in the next set to close out the victory in just over an hour. The Tunisian, who is eyeing a first Grand Slam title after falling short in the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals last year, will take on Sara Sorribes Tormo or 14th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia who face off later in the day.

Tennis: World number seven Ons Jabeur swats aside Bernanda Pera to enter French Open quarter-finals

World number seven Ons Jabeur said women players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open after tournament organisers announced plans to achieve pay parity by 2025.

Tennis&nbsp;has sought to be a leader in the battle for equality in the last couple of decades with equal prize money offered to men and women at the four Grand Slams. WTA Tour events, however, still often offer less prize money than those on the separate men's circuit. In the Rome tournament, the total "financial commitment" for the men is $9.51 million while for the women it is $3.5 million.

Italian&nbsp;tennis&nbsp;federation chief Angelo Binaghi said last month the event had started a process that would lead to equal prize money over three years, but Tunisian Jabeur called for immediate change. "I don't see why we have to wait," Jabeur told the New York Times. "It's really frustrating. It's time for change. It's time for the tournament to do better."

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Reuters has contacted the tournament organisers for comment. Both men's and women's competitors at the tournament - which is one tier below the majors - play best-of-three set matches and the draw for both events features 128 players.

Similar events at Indian Wells, Miami and Madrid offer equal pay for women, although they are listed as mandatory tournaments for players. Spain's Paula Badosa said she did not understand why there was prize money disparity in Rome, which attracts some of the world's top names. "I don't know why it's not equal right now," Badosa said. "They don't inform us. They say this is what you get and you have to play."

World number seven Ons Jabeur said women players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open after tournament organisers announced plans to achieve pay parity by 2025.

World number seven Ons Jabeur said women players should not have to wait to receive the same prize money as their male counterparts at the Italian Open after tournament organisers announced plans to achieve pay parity by 2025. Tennis has sought to be a leader in the battle for equality in the last couple of decades with equal prize money offered to men and women at the four Grand Slams. WTA Tour events, however, still often offer less prize money than those on the separate men's circuit. In the Rome tournament, the total "financial commitment" for the men is $9.51 million while for the women it is $3.5 million. Italian tennis federation chief Angelo Binaghi said last month the event had started a process that would lead to equal prize money over three years, but Tunisian Jabeur called for immediate change. "I don't see why we have to wait," Jabeur told the New York Times. "It's really frustrating. It's time for change. It's time for the tournament to do better." Also Read: Italian Open: Former world number 7 Fabio Fognini beats Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic to face Tomas Etcheverry Reuters has contacted the tournament organisers for comment. Both men's and women's competitors at the tournament - which is one tier below the majors - play best-of-three set matches and the draw for both events features 128 players. Similar events at Indian Wells, Miami and Madrid offer equal pay for women, although they are listed as mandatory tournaments for players. Spain's Paula Badosa said she did not understand why there was prize money disparity in Rome, which attracts some of the world's top names. "I don't know why it's not equal right now," Badosa said. "They don't inform us. They say this is what you get and you have to play."

Tennis: Italian Open must offer women equal pay before 2025, says world number seven Ons Jabeur

Defending champion Ons Jabeur said on Monday she had withdrawn from the Madrid Open with a calf injury after retiring from the Stuttgart Open at the weekend. The Tunisian world number four retired after three games against Iga Swiatek in the Stuttgart Open semi-final, where she was injured during the last point of the first game on Saturday.

"Further to many medical exams done, it shows that I have a small tear in my calf and I will need more time to recover," the 28-year-old Jabeur said on Instagram. "I'm sad to announce that I won't be able to compete and defend my title this year at the Madrid Open. I would like to wish everyone and the tournament a great event."

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Jabeur, who was on a seven-match winning run after recovering from injury and surgery earlier this year, was to face Romania's Ana Bogdan or Hungary's Anna Bondar in the second round of the clay tournament in Madrid.

The Madrid Open will be played from Tuesday through May 7.

Defending champion Ons Jabeur said on Monday she had withdrawn from the Madrid Open with a calf injury after retiring from the Stuttgart Open at the weekend. The Tunisian world number four retired after three games against Iga Swiatek in the Stuttgart Open semi-final, where she was injured during the last point of the first game on Saturday.

Defending champion Ons Jabeur said on Monday she had withdrawn from the Madrid Open with a calf injury after retiring from the Stuttgart Open at the weekend. The Tunisian world number four retired after three games against Iga Swiatek in the Stuttgart Open semi-final, where she was injured during the last point of the first game on Saturday. "Further to many medical exams done, it shows that I have a small tear in my calf and I will need more time to recover," the 28-year-old Jabeur said on Instagram. "I'm sad to announce that I won't be able to compete and defend my title this year at the Madrid Open. I would like to wish everyone and the tournament a great event." Also read: Rafael Nadal pulls out of Madrid Open, shares statement on injury; Roland Garros participation doubtful Jabeur, who was on a seven-match winning run after recovering from injury and surgery earlier this year, was to face Romania's Ana Bogdan or Hungary's Anna Bondar in the second round of the clay tournament in Madrid. The Madrid Open will be played from Tuesday through May 7.

Madrid Open: Defending champion Ons Jabeur pulls out with calf injury

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur eased into the second round of her home tournament at Monastir on Tuesday with a straight sets win over American Ann Li. Top seed Jabeur, a finalist at both Wimbledon and the US Open this year, won &nbsp;6-2, 6-3 in the first ever WTA tour event to be hosted in Tunisia.

The world number two took 73 minutes to dispatch her 67th-ranked opponent in their first meeting. The Monastir tournament, staged on the central coast of Tunisia, is just the second women's professional circuit organised in Africa, after that of Rabat in Morocco. Jabeur is hugely popular in north Africa, and the world number two is hoping "to reach the final and win in Monastir to make Tunisians happy".

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The 28-year-old, whose ambition is "to be a good example for all the young people who follow her" has won three WTA titles including two this year in Madrid and Berlin. "Young people must gain self-confidence to achieve their ambitions," said the player dubbed "Minister of Happiness" in a Tunisia hit by a deep political and economic crisis.

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur eased into the second round of her home tournament at Monastir on Tuesday with a straight sets win over American Ann Li. Top seed Jabeur, a finalist at both Wimbledon and the US Open this year, won 6-2, 6-3 in the first ever WTA tour event to be hosted in Tunisia.

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur eased into the second round of her home tournament at Monastir on Tuesday with a straight sets win over American Ann Li. Top seed Jabeur, a finalist at both Wimbledon and the US Open this year, won 6-2, 6-3 in the first ever WTA tour event to be hosted in Tunisia. The world number two took 73 minutes to dispatch her 67th-ranked opponent in their first meeting. The Monastir tournament, staged on the central coast of Tunisia, is just the second women's professional circuit organised in Africa, after that of Rabat in Morocco. Jabeur is hugely popular in north Africa, and the world number two is hoping "to reach the final and win in Monastir to make Tunisians happy". ALSO READ | War-torn Ukraine to join Spain and Portugal in 2030 World Cup bid The 28-year-old, whose ambition is "to be a good example for all the young people who follow her" has won three WTA titles including two this year in Madrid and Berlin. "Young people must gain self-confidence to achieve their ambitions," said the player dubbed "Minister of Happiness" in a Tunisia hit by a deep political and economic crisis.

Ons Jabeur eases into second round at home in Monastir, with straight sets win over American Ann Li

World No.1 Iga Swiatek had to pull off multiple comebacks on Thursday before storming into the US Open final for the first time in her career.

Swiatek fought back from a one-set down, as well as from a break down in the third set twice, before defeating No.6 seed Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a match that lasted 2-hour, 11-minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Swiatek, who had never advanced past the quarterfinals of the US Open before this year, is currently playing in her second Grand Slam final of the year and the first off the red clay of the French Open.

In her career, Swiatek is 2-0 in Grand Slam finals. In 2020 and earlier this year, she won in Paris. Swiatek will now meet No.5 seed Ons Jabeur who breezed past No.17 seed Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-3 in the night`s first semifinal in Saturday`s women`s singles final.

As the final inches closer, it is interesting to note that both Swiatek and Jabeur are two of the only women to reach two major finals this season.

As far as their head-to-head tally is concerned, Swiatek and Jabeur have locked horns with each other on four previous occasions. However, the duo remain squared as the score stands as 2-2.

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Notably, the duo did go toe-to-toe against&nbsp;each other earlier this year, which Swiatek won by a margin of 6-2, 6-2, on clay in Rome in May, marking their latest outing on the court together.

Jabeur's vigour and power have been the factors that have set her apart from her opponents in the tournament. It will be interesting to see whether she can put it to good use against Swiatek.

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World No.1 Iga Swiatek had to pull off multiple comebacks on Thursday before storming into the US Open final for the first time in her career. Swiatek fought back from a one-set down, as well as from a break down in the third set twice, before defeating No.

World No.1 Iga Swiatek had to pull off multiple comebacks on Thursday before storming into the US Open final for the first time in her career. Swiatek fought back from a one-set down, as well as from a break down in the third set twice, before defeating No.6 seed Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a match that lasted 2-hour, 11-minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium. ALSO READ: I can see No. 1 in the world, but it's so far away: Carlos Alcaraz raring to give his all in US Open final Swiatek, who had never advanced past the quarterfinals of the US Open before this year, is currently playing in her second Grand Slam final of the year and the first off the red clay of the French Open. In her career, Swiatek is 2-0 in Grand Slam finals. In 2020 and earlier this year, she won in Paris. Swiatek will now meet No.5 seed Ons Jabeur who breezed past No.17 seed Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-3 in the night`s first semifinal in Saturday`s women`s singles final. As the final inches closer, it is interesting to note that both Swiatek and Jabeur are two of the only women to reach two major finals this season. As far as their head-to-head tally is concerned, Swiatek and Jabeur have locked horns with each other on four previous occasions. However, the duo remain squared as the score stands as 2-2. ALSO READ: 'I will win this thing one day': Emotional Frances Tiafoe vows after US Open semi-final loss to Carlos Alcaraz Notably, the duo did go toe-to-toe against each other earlier this year, which Swiatek won by a margin of 6-2, 6-2, on clay in Rome in May, marking their latest outing on the court together. Jabeur's vigour and power have been the factors that have set her apart from her opponents in the tournament. It will be interesting to see whether she can put it to good use against Swiatek.

US Open Women's Final: Iga Swiatek on a collision course with Ons Jabeur following dominant run

World no.1 Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the US Open 2022 on Sunday as she defeated Ons Jabeur in the final to clinch her maiden title at the Flushing Meadows. Swiatek was on top of her game right from the start of the final as she got the better of Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (7-5).

The 21-year-old got off to a flying start in the opening set and took a 3-0 lead before clinching it 6-2 in what was a one-sided affair. Jabeur brought her experience into play in the next set as she fought back to break Swiatek's serve as many as nine times. She then saved a championship point to take the second set into a tie-breaker.

However, Swiatek was relentless as she didn't let Jabeur force the final into a decider. The Polish star won the tie-break 7-5 to lay her hands on her first US Open title and third career Grand Slam crown.

Jabeur admitted Swiatek made life tough for her in the final before jokingly telling her she doesn't like her very much. The Tunisian lauded Swiatek for her performance and said she deserved to win the title on Sunday.

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“I want to thank the crowd for cheering me up. I really tried, but Iga didn’t make it easy for me. She deserved to win today. I don’t like you very much right now (laughs) but it’s okay,” Jabeur said after the final.

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Jabeur was gunning for her maiden singles Grand Slam title against Swiatek at the Flushing Meadows. This was her second straight Grand Slam final appearance after the Tunisian lost against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon 2022. Despite having lost back-to-back finals, Jabeur hasn't given up on pushing harder for her maiden Grand Slam title.

“It means a lot. I tried to push myself to do more. Getting the major is one of my goals and, hopefully, I can inspire more and more generations,” said the Tunisian.

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World no.1 Swiatek became the first Polish woman to win the US Open. She is also the first woman to win two Grand Slam titles in the same year since Germany's Angelique Kerber in 2016. Swiatek had earlier won the French Open 2022 after defeating Coco Gauff in the final.

World no.1 Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the US Open 2022 on Sunday as she defeated Ons Jabeur in the final to clinch her maiden title at the Flushing Meadows.

World no.1 Iga Swiatek continued her dominant run at the US Open 2022 on Sunday as she defeated Ons Jabeur in the final to clinch her maiden title at the Flushing Meadows. Swiatek was on top of her game right from the start of the final as she got the better of Jabeur 6-2, 7-6 (7-5). The 21-year-old got off to a flying start in the opening set and took a 3-0 lead before clinching it 6-2 in what was a one-sided affair. Jabeur brought her experience into play in the next set as she fought back to break Swiatek's serve as many as nine times. She then saved a championship point to take the second set into a tie-breaker. However, Swiatek was relentless as she didn't let Jabeur force the final into a decider. The Polish star won the tie-break 7-5 to lay her hands on her first US Open title and third career Grand Slam crown. Jabeur admitted Swiatek made life tough for her in the final before jokingly telling her she doesn't like her very much. The Tunisian lauded Swiatek for her performance and said she deserved to win the title on Sunday. Also Read: Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur in straight sets to win maiden US Open title “I want to thank the crowd for cheering me up. I really tried, but Iga didn’t make it easy for me. She deserved to win today. I don’t like you very much right now (laughs) but it’s okay,” Jabeur said after the final. How it sounded when @iga_swiatek became a #USOpen champion. pic.twitter.com/iITAiBr7U4 — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 10, 2022 × Jabeur was gunning for her maiden singles Grand Slam title against Swiatek at the Flushing Meadows. This was her second straight Grand Slam final appearance after the Tunisian lost against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon 2022. Despite having lost back-to-back finals, Jabeur hasn't given up on pushing harder for her maiden Grand Slam title. “It means a lot. I tried to push myself to do more. Getting the major is one of my goals and, hopefully, I can inspire more and more generations,” said the Tunisian. Also Read: 'I will win this thing one day': Emotional Frances Tiafoe vows after US Open semi-final loss to Carlos Alcaraz World no.1 Swiatek became the first Polish woman to win the US Open. She is also the first woman to win two Grand Slam titles in the same year since Germany's Angelique Kerber in 2016. Swiatek had earlier won the French Open 2022 after defeating Coco Gauff in the final.

'I don't like you very much': Ons Jabeur lauds 'deserving' Iga Swiatek after her maiden US Open triumph

World number one Iga Swiatek swept to a 6-2 7-6(5) victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the US Open final on Saturday to clinch her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam crown.

World number one Iga Swiatek swept to a 6-2 7-6(5) victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the US Open final on Saturday to clinch her maiden trophy at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam crown. Poland's Swiatek fell on her back and covered her face with her hands after prevailing in the tight second-set tiebreak, having sealed the win when fifth seed Jabeur's shot sailed long. It was twice French Open champion Swiatek's first Grand Slam title on a hard court and the 21-year-old is the first Polish woman to win the US Open. "I really needed to stay composed and focused on the goals, and at this tournament it was really challenging," Swiatek said during the on-court trophy ceremony. "It's New York, it's so loud, it's so crazy. There were so many temptations in the city...I'm so proud I could handle it mentally," In addition to the trophy, Swiatek also leaves New York with a $2.6 million winner's check. "I'm really glad that it's not in cash," she said to laughs from the sold-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Swiatek did well during the match to tune out the crowd, who at times whistled and made other noises while she was serving, earning stern rebukes from the chair umpire. The demonstrative Jabeur was able to harness the energy of her fans at times but it was not enough to overcome the focused and determined Swiatek. "Ons, such an amazing tournament, such an amazing season," Swiatek said after improving to 3-2 lifetime against Jabeur. "I know that this is already a pretty nice rivalry and we're going to have many more. I'm pretty sure you're going to win some of them so don't worry," Despite the defeat, Wimbledon finalist Jabeur will regain her world number two ranking when the tournament concludes on Sunday. "I really tried but Iga didn't make it easy for me," Jabeur said. "She deserved to win today. I don't like her very much right now but it's okay," she added with a smile. "I'm going to keep fighting hard and we'll get that title sometime soon." Jabeur made history at Wimbledon when she became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final. She added another line in the history books in New York, becoming the first African woman to reach the US Open championship match. "Hopefully I can inspire more and more generations, that's the goal," she said. "This is just the beginning of so many things." Tiebreak errors Swiatek came out firing on Saturday, pushing Jabeur to the back of the court with her precise serve and deep groundstrokes to race to a 3-0 lead. Jabeur found the range with her forehand to win back-to-back games for 3-2 but the momentum was short-lived as Swiatek broke back and took the 30-minute first set when the Tunisian's backhand landed in the net. A confident front-runner, Swiatek kept the pressure on early in the second as frustration began to mount for Jabeur, who dropped her racket in dismay when her normally trusty drop shot landed short of the net in the second game of the set. Swiatek blasted a backhand winner down the line for a 3-0 second set lead and it seemed the match would be a brief affair. But Jabeur rallied, saving a match point at 6-5 and forcing a tiebreak. She made some costly unforced errors in the tiebreaker, however, which opened the door for Swiatek, who exchanged a warm embrace with the Tunisian after the match. One in 40 million Swiatek's title in New York is the latest triumph in a season overflowing with them. She ascended to world number one following the surprising retirement of Australian Ash Barty in March and quickly showed she was worthy of the position, winning 37 consecutive matches, including the French Open. The claycourt specialist showed she could be successful on hard courts, too, with wins at Indian Wells and Miami, but finally looked vulnerable after early exits at US Open tune-up events in Toronto and Cincinnati. She made headlines coming into New York by criticizing the balls being used at the US Open and said her expectations for herself were low. Swiatek's path to the title was not plain sailing. She needed to battle back from a set down in her fourth-round match with 108th-ranked Jule Niemeier and from 4-2 down in the third set against Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-final. But she peaked at the right time, playing her best tennis of the tournament to see off Jabeur and etch her name once again into Poland's sporting history. "Being raised in Poland, it's not so sure for us that we will to be tennis superstars," she told ESPN while white-and-red clad Polish tennis fans chanted "Iga! Iga!". "When I was younger I just logically thought that I'm just one of 40 million people in the country. What's the possibility that I will be the one to be out there? I just worked hard day by day." she signed off saying. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Iga Swiatek beats Ons Jabeur in straight sets to win maiden US Open title

An emergency bathroom break powered world number one Iga Swiatek into a US Open final showdown with trailblazing Tunisian fifth-seed&nbsp;Ons&nbsp;Jabeur&nbsp;on Thursday. Two-time French Open champion Swiatek advanced to the first US Open final of her career after coming from behind to beat Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The victory sent the 21-year-old from Poland into a Saturday final with&nbsp;Jabeur, who thrashed France's Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-3 in Thursday's other semi-final. Sabalenka, the sixth seed from Belarus, looked poised to create an upset after a dominant first-set performance in which she broke Swiatek no fewer than three times. But Swiatek was rejuvenated after a quick dash to the bathroom following the opening set.

"I kind of needed to go," Swiatek said. "For sure I felt lighter. I'm sorry -- that's disgusting." Swiatek also said the break had helped her analyse the flaws in her first set performance. "I tried to use that time to think about what to change because I remember when I was younger all I would do in the bathroom between sets after I lost was cry. "But this time I could think about what to change and actually problem solve." The break did the trick as Swiatek raced through the second set to level the match and then punished a late collapse from Sabalenka to close out a gutsy victory. Sabalenka, who was up a break and leading 4-2 in the final set, was left distraught by the defeat. She later appeared at a press conference with mirrored sunglasses on and a baseball cap pulled over her face.

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It was the third time Sabalenka has fallen short in the semi-finals of a Grand Slam. "My team keeps telling me that I have to be proud of myself, what I have done in the last months," she said. "But I don't feel that way. I feel like in these three semi-finals I had so much opportunities and I didn't use it." In Thursday's other semi-final,&nbsp;Jabeur&nbsp;outclassed France's Garcia to become the first African woman ever to reach the final of the US Open. It was another notable milestone for&nbsp;Jabeur, who was also the first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final in July.

The Tunisian dominated Garcia from start to finish of a one-sided semi-final that took just over an hour to complete. "It feels amazing,"&nbsp;Jabeur&nbsp;said. "After Wimbledon I had a lot of pressure on me and I'm really relieved that I can back up my results.&nbsp; "The hard court season started a little bit bad, but I'm very happy that I made it to the finals here." Jabeur's victory extended her career-long domination of Garcia.&nbsp; The 28-year-old Tunisian had beaten Garcia four times as a junior in Grand Slam events, and twice as a professional in Slams before Thursday. "I know she was playing amazing tennis and that puts a lot of pressure on you,"&nbsp;Jabeur&nbsp;said. "It wasn't easy for me but mentally I was so ready."

Garcia, seeded 17, had reached the last four on the back of a 13-match winning streak which included a victory at the Cincinnati Masters lead-in event. But&nbsp;Jabeur&nbsp;ruthlessly dismantled Garcia's dream of becoming the first French woman to win the US Open crown with a clinical victory. The Frenchwoman later admitted she had struggled to cope with the pressure of the occasion. "Obviously nerves were there," Garcia said. "Today I did know it was semi-finals, so you know what it's bringing you if you win and what you want to achieve. It's a dream since I'm a little girl. "I tried the best I could. I kept fighting, kept going for it, because I know it's my way to do things."

An emergency bathroom break powered world number one Iga Swiatek into a US Open final showdown with trailblazing Tunisian fifth-seed Ons Jabeur on Thursday. Two-time French Open champion Swiatek advanced to the first US Open final of her career after coming from behind to beat Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

An emergency bathroom break powered world number one Iga Swiatek into a US Open final showdown with trailblazing Tunisian fifth-seed Ons Jabeur on Thursday. Two-time French Open champion Swiatek advanced to the first US Open final of her career after coming from behind to beat Aryna Sabalenka 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory sent the 21-year-old from Poland into a Saturday final with Jabeur, who thrashed France's Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-3 in Thursday's other semi-final. Sabalenka, the sixth seed from Belarus, looked poised to create an upset after a dominant first-set performance in which she broke Swiatek no fewer than three times. But Swiatek was rejuvenated after a quick dash to the bathroom following the opening set. "I kind of needed to go," Swiatek said. "For sure I felt lighter. I'm sorry -- that's disgusting." Swiatek also said the break had helped her analyse the flaws in her first set performance. "I tried to use that time to think about what to change because I remember when I was younger all I would do in the bathroom between sets after I lost was cry. "But this time I could think about what to change and actually problem solve." The break did the trick as Swiatek raced through the second set to level the match and then punished a late collapse from Sabalenka to close out a gutsy victory. Sabalenka, who was up a break and leading 4-2 in the final set, was left distraught by the defeat. She later appeared at a press conference with mirrored sunglasses on and a baseball cap pulled over her face. ALSO READ | 'Everybody’s got a gift' - Frances Tiafoe narrates his inspiring journey on entering US Open semi-finals - Jabeur dominates - It was the third time Sabalenka has fallen short in the semi-finals of a Grand Slam. "My team keeps telling me that I have to be proud of myself, what I have done in the last months," she said. "But I don't feel that way. I feel like in these three semi-finals I had so much opportunities and I didn't use it." In Thursday's other semi-final, Jabeur outclassed France's Garcia to become the first African woman ever to reach the final of the US Open. It was another notable milestone for Jabeur, who was also the first African woman to reach the Wimbledon final in July. The Tunisian dominated Garcia from start to finish of a one-sided semi-final that took just over an hour to complete. "It feels amazing," Jabeur said. "After Wimbledon I had a lot of pressure on me and I'm really relieved that I can back up my results. "The hard court season started a little bit bad, but I'm very happy that I made it to the finals here." Jabeur's victory extended her career-long domination of Garcia. The 28-year-old Tunisian had beaten Garcia four times as a junior in Grand Slam events, and twice as a professional in Slams before Thursday. "I know she was playing amazing tennis and that puts a lot of pressure on you," Jabeur said. "It wasn't easy for me but mentally I was so ready." Garcia, seeded 17, had reached the last four on the back of a 13-match winning streak which included a victory at the Cincinnati Masters lead-in event. But Jabeur ruthlessly dismantled Garcia's dream of becoming the first French woman to win the US Open crown with a clinical victory. The Frenchwoman later admitted she had struggled to cope with the pressure of the occasion. "Obviously nerves were there," Garcia said. "Today I did know it was semi-finals, so you know what it's bringing you if you win and what you want to achieve. It's a dream since I'm a little girl. "I tried the best I could. I kept fighting, kept going for it, because I know it's my way to do things."

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The finalist of Wimbledon 2022, Ons Jabeur refuted reports that her family couldn't attend the final match in London as they struggled with visas. The Tunisian tennis star said on Saturday (July 9) that there were no visa issues for family members because they never applied, news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;Britain said it would investigate when the reports were published that some members of her family didn't get UK visas. But before any proceedings, the player herself clarified.&nbsp;

The 27-year-old Jabeur said, "I said they don't have the visa. I didn't say they applied and they (were) refused the visa."&nbsp;

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Jabeur became the first African or Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era. But in the summit lash, she lost to Russian-born Elena Rybakina, representing Kazakhstan.&nbsp;

Jabeur was earlier quoted by the BBC as saying her brother Hatem would "hopefully be there" to watch her. In a report, dated Friday, she was quoted as saying, "But unfortunately the other members of my family don't have visas." She added, "It will be tough for them but they will be cheering for me back home."&nbsp;

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In the aftermath of the report, the British embassy in Tunis wrote on its official Twitter feed that it was "sorry to hear that your parents and sister aren't able to be there to support you, and we will look into what happened."&nbsp;

In her comments later Jabeur smiled and said the issue had gone "really bad." She clarified that her parents never applied for a visa because there wasn't enough time. She laughed and said, "UK and Tunisia are good. Good relationships."&nbsp;

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Thank you to everyone who supported me since day 1 of this journey: my parents, my husband, my coach and my team. Without you, this would not have been possible at all. I love you all so much <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamOJ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamOJ</a> 🇹🇳❤️ <a href="https://t.co/DThgYjSzZ5">pic.twitter.com/DThgYjSzZ5</a>
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The finalist of Wimbledon 2022, Ons Jabeur refuted reports that her family couldn't attend the final match in London as they struggled with visas. The Tunisian tennis star said on Saturday (July 9) that there were no visa issues for family members because they never applied, news agency AFP reported.

The finalist of Wimbledon 2022, Ons Jabeur refuted reports that her family couldn't attend the final match in London as they struggled with visas. The Tunisian tennis star said on Saturday (July 9) that there were no visa issues for family members because they never applied, news agency AFP reported. Britain said it would investigate when the reports were published that some members of her family didn't get UK visas. But before any proceedings, the player herself clarified. The 27-year-old Jabeur said, "I said they don't have the visa. I didn't say they applied and they (were) refused the visa." ALSO READ | It's special because I was super nervous, says Elena Rybakina after clinching maiden Wimbledon crown Jabeur became the first African or Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era. But in the summit lash, she lost to Russian-born Elena Rybakina, representing Kazakhstan. Jabeur was earlier quoted by the BBC as saying her brother Hatem would "hopefully be there" to watch her. In a report, dated Friday, she was quoted as saying, "But unfortunately the other members of my family don't have visas." She added, "It will be tough for them but they will be cheering for me back home." ALSO READ | Elena Rybakina creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title In the aftermath of the report, the British embassy in Tunis wrote on its official Twitter feed that it was "sorry to hear that your parents and sister aren't able to be there to support you, and we will look into what happened." In her comments later Jabeur smiled and said the issue had gone "really bad." She clarified that her parents never applied for a visa because there wasn't enough time. She laughed and said, "UK and Tunisia are good. Good relationships." Wishing Ons the best of luck for the #Wimbledon final today 🎾 We are cheering you on with all of Tunisia. We’re sorry to hear that your parents and sister aren’t able to be there to support you, and we will look into what happened. — UK in Tunisia 🇬🇧🇹🇳 (@UKinTunisia) July 9, 2022 × What a ride! 🙌 Thank you to everyone who supported me since day 1 of this journey: my parents, my husband, my coach and my team. Without you, this would not have been possible at all. I love you all so much #TeamOJ 🇹🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/DThgYjSzZ5 — Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) July 9, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Tunisia's Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur says family never applied for UK visa

Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's&nbsp;Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09). Jabeur had been one of the best players throughout the tournament and was in rampaging form but Rybakina stood tall at the Centre Court with her maiden Wimbledon triumph.

Rybakina created history by becoming the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles title in tennis. The world no.23 defeated Jabeur 3-6,6-2,6-2 to register a stellar comeback win after going down in the first set. After losing the first set,&nbsp;Rybakina dominated the proceedings against&nbsp;Jabeur in the final to clinch a memorable win.

It was a historic summit clash between the two as both Rybakina and Jabeur were taking part in the first-ever Grand Slam singles final and were the first from their respective countries to feature in a Grand Slam final. 23-year-old&nbsp;Rybakina has become the youngest to win the Wimbledon title since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

Jabeur, who headed into the final after defeating German Tatjana Maria in the semi-final, was the favourite in the summit clash as she was on an unbeaten streak of eleven games. However, her unbeaten run was snapped by Rybakina, who dealt phenomenally well with pressure and brought her A-game to script history.

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Interestingly, Rybakina, who was born in the Russian capital of Moscow, would have been barred from taking part in Wimbledon this year had she not&nbsp;switched allegiance from Russia to Kazakhstan in 2018. All Russian and Belarusian players are banned from the competition this season owing to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Her Russian roots were a topic of debate ahead of the final but Rybakina let her talent and skills do the talking on the grass-court on Saturday. The 23-year-old was born in Moscow but had to leave Russia in 2018 due to a lack of opportunities. Kazakhstan offered her funding to support her tennis career and helped her win her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday.

Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09).

Elena Rybakina was not the underdog but far from the favourite when she took the court against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final at Wimbledon 2022 on Saturday (July 09). Jabeur had been one of the best players throughout the tournament and was in rampaging form but Rybakina stood tall at the Centre Court with her maiden Wimbledon triumph. Rybakina created history by becoming the first tennis player from Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles title in tennis. The world no.23 defeated Jabeur 3-6,6-2,6-2 to register a stellar comeback win after going down in the first set. After losing the first set, Rybakina dominated the proceedings against Jabeur in the final to clinch a memorable win. It was a historic summit clash between the two as both Rybakina and Jabeur were taking part in the first-ever Grand Slam singles final and were the first from their respective countries to feature in a Grand Slam final. 23-year-old Rybakina has become the youngest to win the Wimbledon title since Petra Kvitova in 2011. Jabeur, who headed into the final after defeating German Tatjana Maria in the semi-final, was the favourite in the summit clash as she was on an unbeaten streak of eleven games. However, her unbeaten run was snapped by Rybakina, who dealt phenomenally well with pressure and brought her A-game to script history. Also Read: I had a shocking sleep; had so much anxiety, concedes Nick Kyrgios ahead of final vs Novak Djokovic The moment Elena Rybakina became a Wimbledon champion #Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/gVCU9oqxx5 — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2022 × Interestingly, Rybakina, who was born in the Russian capital of Moscow, would have been barred from taking part in Wimbledon this year had she not switched allegiance from Russia to Kazakhstan in 2018. All Russian and Belarusian players are banned from the competition this season owing to the Russia-Ukraine war. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022 - Novak Djokovic hits back to beat Cameron Norrie, sets up final clash with Nick Kyrgios Her Russian roots were a topic of debate ahead of the final but Rybakina let her talent and skills do the talking on the grass-court on Saturday. The 23-year-old was born in Moscow but had to leave Russia in 2018 due to a lack of opportunities. Kazakhstan offered her funding to support her tennis career and helped her win her maiden Grand Slam title on Saturday.

Elena Rybakina creates history, beats Ons Jabeur to become 1st Kazakh player to clinch Wimbledon title

Ons Jabeur said the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she told her coaching team: "I'm coming back for the title." Jabeur became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era when she beat close friend Tatjana Maria, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the semi-finals.

She will face Russian-born Elena Rybakina, now representing Kazakhstan, for the title on Saturday. Twelve months ago, Jabeur, 27, made the quarter-finals for the first time, losing to Aryna Sabalenka.

But on the way she knocked out five-time champion Venus Williams, 2017 winner Garbine Muguruza, as well as current number one Iga Swiatek. Having never previously got past the second round at the All England Club, that run gave her the taste for more.

"Not to lie to you, the dream kind of started last year when I enjoyed playing here, enjoyed the crowd," said the world number two.

"I didn't play so many Wimbledons before. Usually, it was the first and second round. It's tricky on grass but I knew I was playing good on grass because of my game and everything.&nbsp;

"Melanie (Maillard), my mental coach, reminded me when I lost in the quarter-finals I told her like, 'I'm coming back next year for the title'."

"She was like, 'You will'. She knows that if I put something in my mind, I do it. I'm one step away from achieving it," said Jabeur. "I hope it's going to happen."

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Jabeur coasted through the first four rounds at Wimbledon this year before needing three sets to defeat Marie Bouzkova and then three more to see off Maria. Her run to the final came after a dispiriting first-round exit at the French Open in May.

Jabeur had been one of the favourites for the title in Paris having won the Madrid clay court title followed by a runners-up spot finish to Swiatek in Rome. But a quick reset after her disappointment in the French capital put her back on course.

"I have a great team behind me, even though sometimes -- I'm not going to lie to you -- I maybe thought I was never going to make it or never going to make a Grand Slam title or a Grand Slam final," said Jabeur.&nbsp;

"I had to remind myself why did I start playing tennis, what kind of joy that tennis brings to me. As soon as I remind myself that, I get pumped, motivated to go." Jabeur, one of only three Tunisian women with a world ranking, has a 2-1 winning edge over Rybakina, with her most recent victory in Chicago last year.

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Russian and Belarusian players are banned from Wimbledon this year following the invasion of Ukraine. But there will be a Russian presence in the final after Rybakina, playing in her first Slam final, switched allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018.

"I'm really happy representing Kazakhstan. They believed in me. There is no more question about how I feel," said the 23-year-old.

"It's already a long time my journey as a Kazakh player. I played Olympics, Fed Cup."

Rybakina had never got past the quarter-finals of a Slam before this year's Wimbledon. But the grass courts of Wimbledon are the perfect platform for her game.

She has fired 49 aces so far and boasts the second-fastest serve in the women's tournament at 122 miles (196 kilometres) per hour. Saturday's match throws up a radically different clash of tennis styles -- Jabeur's slice and change of rhythm facing down Rybakina's raw power.

There could also a sharp contrast in celebration. "She's not someone who screams a lot every point. I respect that about her. I know she's a very shy person even outside the court. Maybe I'll be the one screaming on Saturday," said Jabeur.

Ons Jabeur said the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she told her coaching team: "I'm coming back for the title.

Ons Jabeur said the seeds of her history-making charge to the Wimbledon final were sown 12 months ago when she told her coaching team: "I'm coming back for the title." Jabeur became the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam final in the modern era when she beat close friend Tatjana Maria, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the semi-finals. She will face Russian-born Elena Rybakina, now representing Kazakhstan, for the title on Saturday. Twelve months ago, Jabeur, 27, made the quarter-finals for the first time, losing to Aryna Sabalenka. But on the way she knocked out five-time champion Venus Williams, 2017 winner Garbine Muguruza, as well as current number one Iga Swiatek. Having never previously got past the second round at the All England Club, that run gave her the taste for more. "Not to lie to you, the dream kind of started last year when I enjoyed playing here, enjoyed the crowd," said the world number two. "I didn't play so many Wimbledons before. Usually, it was the first and second round. It's tricky on grass but I knew I was playing good on grass because of my game and everything. "Melanie (Maillard), my mental coach, reminded me when I lost in the quarter-finals I told her like, 'I'm coming back next year for the title'." "She was like, 'You will'. She knows that if I put something in my mind, I do it. I'm one step away from achieving it," said Jabeur. "I hope it's going to happen." Also Read: A look at all 23 Grand Slams won by tennis great Serena Williams Jabeur coasted through the first four rounds at Wimbledon this year before needing three sets to defeat Marie Bouzkova and then three more to see off Maria. Her run to the final came after a dispiriting first-round exit at the French Open in May. Jabeur had been one of the favourites for the title in Paris having won the Madrid clay court title followed by a runners-up spot finish to Swiatek in Rome. But a quick reset after her disappointment in the French capital put her back on course. "I have a great team behind me, even though sometimes -- I'm not going to lie to you -- I maybe thought I was never going to make it or never going to make a Grand Slam title or a Grand Slam final," said Jabeur. "I had to remind myself why did I start playing tennis, what kind of joy that tennis brings to me. As soon as I remind myself that, I get pumped, motivated to go." Jabeur, one of only three Tunisian women with a world ranking, has a 2-1 winning edge over Rybakina, with her most recent victory in Chicago last year. Also Read: Wimbledon 2022: Djokovic hits back to beat Cameron Norrie, sets up final clash with Nick Kyrgios Russian and Belarusian players are banned from Wimbledon this year following the invasion of Ukraine. But there will be a Russian presence in the final after Rybakina, playing in her first Slam final, switched allegiance to Kazakhstan in 2018. "I'm really happy representing Kazakhstan. They believed in me. There is no more question about how I feel," said the 23-year-old. "It's already a long time my journey as a Kazakh player. I played Olympics, Fed Cup." Rybakina had never got past the quarter-finals of a Slam before this year's Wimbledon. But the grass courts of Wimbledon are the perfect platform for her game. She has fired 49 aces so far and boasts the second-fastest serve in the women's tournament at 122 miles (196 kilometres) per hour. Saturday's match throws up a radically different clash of tennis styles -- Jabeur's slice and change of rhythm facing down Rybakina's raw power. There could also a sharp contrast in celebration. "She's not someone who screams a lot every point. I respect that about her. I know she's a very shy person even outside the court. Maybe I'll be the one screaming on Saturday," said Jabeur.

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