Ons Jabeur

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But for sure that's the goal, and that's what I'm going to work for." "It's really amazing to see a lot of fans, not just from Tunisia but from the Arab world," she added. I hope they're not really disappointed, but I'll try my best next time." I mean, it's just something I will never forget." "So I think this is the most important thing, that everybody, no matter their financial situation, no matter who they are, they can play and achieve many great results. I don't know why. "I didn't know what to do. I enjoyed the semi-final more. I was just trying to keep myself calm. Maybe one day, in few days, I sit down and I realise what I did. "I don't know what should happen. "I can't believe still.

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She is also the first woman from Africa and the first woman of Arab descent to reach a grand slam final in the professional era. Rybakina, the No. 17 seed, is also the youngest Wimbledon finalist on the women's side since 2015. A new grand slam champion will be crowned on Saturday. The women's final marks the first time since 1962 that both women in the Wimbledon final will be appearing in their first grand slam title match. He also correctly backed Iga Swiatek to win the 2022 French Open in advance of the tournament. Jabeur is a -150 favorite (risk $150 to win $100) in the latest Jabeur vs. The match is set to begin at 9 a.m. ET in London. Both players will participate in their first grand slam final, with the potential for a classic matchup at the All England Club.

The 27-year-old is the first woman of north African or Arab descent to reach a grand slam final – and determined more compatriots will soon follow.

She’s walked in the footsteps of all those women and paved the way for a lot of young girls to follow. To the millions of young Tunisian girls watching, the message Jabeur sends is resoundingly clear. I chose to be the person that I am. “I see myself like I’m on a mission,” she said. “She loves all the little kids. This year she won the Madrid Open, becoming the first Arab or north African woman to win a WTA 1000 event.

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan recovered from a first-set loss to beat Ons Jabeur of Tunisia and claim the Wimbledon championship, her first major title.

Russian and Belarusian players were denied entry to the tournament because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jabeur, a Tunisian who was also playing in her first Grand Slam final, was the first Arab woman to get that far in a major. As for Jabeur, her parents were unable to attend the match because their visas could not be processed in time.

Kazakhstan's Russian-born Elena Rubakina beat Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in Saturday's Wimbledon final to claim claim a first Grand Slam title.

I feel sad but that's tennis — there can only be one winner." Rybakina showed a few nerves in serving out for the set but won with her first championship point when Jabeur went long with a backhand. "Congratulations to Ons for everything you have achieved. But she failed to force a single break point on the sun-baked Centre Court in the first set and an error-strewn service game gifted the set to Jabeur. Rybakina had now found her rhythm and Jabeur had to battle hard to hold to stay in touch. Jabeur, 27, started in style, breaking Rybakina in the third game of the match when the Kazakh went long with a backhand.

ONS JABEUR lost to Elena Rybakina in three sets in the Wimbledon final.

"I want to wish Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating." "Yeah, I mean Elena stole my title but it's okay," she laughed, speaking to Sue Barker in her on-court interview. Ons Jabeur joked that Elena Rybakina "stole" her title following her heartbreaking loss in the final.

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“I love everything about Wimbledon - the grass, the strawberries, the traditions. I always miss it. It is an incredible feeling and will be even better if I can win on Saturday. Unfortunately, Jabeur’s parents are unable to cheer her on in person because they don’t have visas. “Usually we celebrate by eating barbecued sheep and spending time with the family. “Now I hope it can be a great, great Saturday. If I was able to win the title it would be a double celebration because it is Eid on Saturday, which is one of my favourite holidays.

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The 17th-seeded Rybakina dropped only two sets in her seven victories at the All England Club. Rybakina, who turned 23 last month, is the youngest woman to win the Wimbledon title since a 21-year-old Petra Kvitova in 2011. Wimbledon 2022 Women’s Final Highlights: Elena Rybakina has won the women’s title at Wimbledon by beating Ons Jabeur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Rybakina is the first player representing Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles title.

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There were glimpses of both in the opening game, including a 119 mph service winner on the match’s initial point. Rybakina is a 23-year-old who was born in Moscow and has represented Kazakhstan since 2018, when that country offered her funding to support her tennis career. Rybakina is ranked No. 23.

Rybakina, 23, won her first Grand Slam title Saturday. She was born in Moscow but switched her nationality in 2018.

Born in Moscow, Rybakina would have missed this tournament had she retained the tennis federation of her birth and early development, Russia. Yet way back in June 2018, when Russia was serving as the world’s host during the World Cup, Rybakina switched her tennis nationality to Kazakh. “They believed in me,” she said here and elsewhere. Most crucially, she dug out of love-40 while serving at 3-2 in the third set, and she did it with driving forehands and two closing volleys on the final point, the second one into an open court. He had watched her solve her nerves just enough, even as she had committed at least six point-blank errors, the kind that could keep a player up nights, against Jabeur’s drop shots and other tennis goodies. “Yeah, it was very tough because I was going just up … It was just going always my way,” she said after her thundering 6-3, 6-3 semifinal win over Simona Halep, the 2019 champion and two-time Grand Slam winner. “I’m actually speechless,” Rybakina said on court afterward in the traditional interview. After corona, after this long period, it was very difficult to come back.

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At 6ft tall, Rybakina towers over 5ft 6in Jabeur, who will have to dig deep and work smart if she is to clear the final hurdle. Pressure on the Kazakh to respond. Jabeur almost broke straight back amid a tense battle at deuce. After a one-sided first set, this is exactly what the Centre Court crowd came for. The new champ could be crowned in just a few minutes time. But as the match went on, Rybakina just said 'I'm going to hit the ball harder.'" It was Jabeur who made the early running, breaking Rybakina's monstrous serve twice to take the first set 6-3. I want to thank the crowd for the support, it was unbelievable these two weeks. Rybakina* 3-6 6-2 6-2 Jabeur - MATCH Rybakina's run to the Wimbledon trophy was therefore tinged with controversy, given that she switched her international allegiance just a few years ago. I think you are an inspiration for everybody. "I don’t mean to get into politics here but she is Russian, right?"

Elena Rybakina came from a set down to win her Wimbledon final against Ons Jabeur and claim her first grand slam title.

Ever since people would laugh at the nine-year-old who would speak loudly of her intention to win grand slams, everything she has achieved has been the result of a gradual evolution. There may be no ranking points on offer this year, Rybakina will fall to 23rd place even though under normal circumstances she would have risen to a new ranking of around sixth, but this is a priceless victory and she has made the step up. After Rybakina took the second set, the crowd continually tried to animate Jabeur and as she trailed 2-3, she responded, generating three break points at 0-40 with a wondrous lob. Rybakina swiftly began to play on her terms, bullying Jabeur from on top of the baseline, and the Tunisian became far too tight herself. As cries of “yalla” and “allez” rang out for Jabeur, the first Arab player and African woman to reach a grand slam singles final in the Open era, Jabeur was determined to disrupt Rybakina with her complex, varied game. Instead, the pandemic struck and upon the resumption of the tour Rybakina struggled to find her way.

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The final and decisive set re-established the hierarchy of a match that could have changed its face and disappointed expectations. The German, who became a mother for the second time a year ago, tried to neutralize Jabeur's unpredictable tennis and played a game that was as intelligent as it was expensive. The girl rebelled against a fate that seemed to be sealed and, step by step, she managed to climb the WTA rankings and become one of the best players on the Tour.

Jabeur had aimed to become the first player from the Arab world and the first African woman to win a Slam singles title.

“I love this tournament. “She deserved this. I think you are an inspiration for everybody.

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia shows here frustration during her final against Elena Rybakina of Kazakstan of the Wimbledon Championships Wimbledon at the All England ...

I have to learn from it, definitely. I'm very, very positive about it,” said Jabeur, who can expect a memorable homecoming when she returns to Tunisia next week. I tried telling myself, 'This is not over, I trust you'. I even said 'I love you' to myself during the match.

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It was physical, mentally it was very tough, but I'm happy I managed to control my emotions and to win the title. I want to thank the crowd for the support, it was unbelievable these two weeks," said Rybakina in her on-court interview. "I was super nervous before the match, during the match and I'm happy it's finished, to be honest. Available to download now on - iPhone & iPad and Android 4/6 (67%) 22/38 (58%)

Beaten finalist Ons Jabeur told herself "I love you" as she battled against Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon on Saturday.

The most important thing is that I feel good about myself." I really cannot wait for more finals for me. "This is tennis, and it's part of it. But I'm very, very positive about it." It wasn't meant to be." "I just try to inspire as many generations as I can," she added.

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia shows here frustration during her final against Elena Rybakina of Kazakstan of the Wimbledon Championships Wimbledon at the All England ...

I tried telling myself, 'This is not over, I trust you'. I even said 'I love you' to myself during the match. I even have the trophy picture on my phone,” she added, holding up the device for everyone to see. I have to learn from it, definitely. When she could not quite get over the finishing line, having failed to convert any of seven break points she earned in the last two sets, she ruefully admitted: “I really badly wanted that title. The 15,000-capacity Centre Court crowd did their best to rouse Jabeur when they could see that the match was slipping away from the world number two. “Elena stole my title,” Jabeur jokingly told the crowd after coming off second best in a 3-6 6-2 6-2 tussle.

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- Wimbledon - Wimbledon - Wimbledon Maybe because I want it too much, I didn’t have it.” But a positive two weeks for me. I’m looking forward for my next finals.

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“I’m really happy that I’m trying to inspire many generations from my country,” said Jabeur, who noted Saturday was Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s biggest holidays. “I did everything since the beginning of the year,” Jabeur said, “to really focus on this tournament. I have to learn from it, definitely.” Jabeur came into the day on a 12-match winning streak, all on grass courts. “Maybe the first set, I was too nervous,” Rybakina said. She shouted “Yalla!” — Arabic for “Let’s go!” — after another. “I know that I’m going to come back and win a Grand Slam, for sure,” said Jabeur, a 27-year-old from Tunisia. “This is tennis, and it’s part of it.