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ONS JABEUR

Mirra Andreeva celebrates after winning her second round match against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jan 17, 2024
Schoolgirl Andreeva living the dream after thrashing Jabeur at Australian Open
Playing her first main draw at Melbourne Park, Andreeva was electric in downing the three-time Grand Slam runner-up 6-0, 6-2 on Rod Laver Arena in just 54 minutes.
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur didn't have an answer for teenager Mirra Andreeva in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Jan 17, 2024
Teenager Andreeva shocks Jabeur in Australian Open second round
abeur began the match with a big ace down the middle but quickly found herself on the back foot as her 16-year-old opponent capitalized on some uncharacteristic errors.
Ons Jabeur defeated Marie Bouzkova to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open in New York on Saturday.
TENNIS
Sep 3, 2023
Ons Jabeur beats Marie Bouzkova to reach fourth round at U.S. Open
Jabeur said she was feeling like a "zombie" due to illness but came back from the dead to overcome Bouzkova.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 16, 2023
Marketa Vondrousova writes her own happy ending at Wimbledon
The 42nd-ranked Czech put her problems behind her to become the first unseeded woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish as she completed her own phenomenal comeback story.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 14, 2023
Ons Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova set up clash for Wimbledon title
World No. 6 Jabeur fought back from a set and 4-2 down to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 5, 2023
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur '100% there' for WTA event in Saudi Arabia
WTA chief executive Steve Simon said last week that his organization is considering the 'challenging topic' of taking the sport to Saudi Arabia.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 11, 2022
Iga Swiatek swats aside Ons Jabeur to claim maiden U.S. Open title
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.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 10, 2022
Ons Jabeur hopes to turn Wimbledon experience into positive in U.S. Open final
Jabeur, who only picked up her first WTA win a little more than a year ago, said she's thriving on the credibility she's earned with fans and focusing on managing her stress on the court.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 7, 2022
Ons Jabeur and Danielle Garcia reach U.S. Open semifinals
Tunisia's Jabeur, known in her homeland as the 'Minister of Happiness,' said she had been infused with belief since reaching the Wimbledon final.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2022
Moscow-born Elena Rybakina powers past Ons Jabeur to Wimbledon title
The 23-year-old rallied from one set down to become the fifth different women's champion in as many editions and the first Grand Slam winner from Kazakhstan.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2022
Ons Jabeur's historic run to Wimbledon final began one year ago
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 semifinals.

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