Tunisian Ons Jabeur defeats Tatjana Maria 6-2, 3-6, 6-1.The Tunisian proves too strong for German Maria.
Maria, a mother-of-two who only returned to the Tour this year, enraptured fans throughout Wimbledon with a career best run at Grand Slam level at the age of 34.
The friendship the barbecue buddies share is so close Jabeur is known as “Aunty Ons” by Maria’s children. This came to the fore in a touching postscript to the stellar semi-final
Ons Jabeur will bid to become the first African woman to win a Grand Slam when she plays in the Wimbledon final on Saturday after ending the fairytale run of German Tatjana Maria.
"This shot should be impossible"
A ridiculous winner by @Ons_Jabeur 😱#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/3eunp1c2Fx
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2022
In a superb semi-final on Friday resplendent with great variety and twists of momentum, the No.3 progressed to the decider with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 triumph in one hour and 43 minutes.
Jabeur’s tennis was as sublime as the beautiful summer’s day on which the semi-final was held.
The Tunisian handled the occasion superbly, playing with distinction in the first set and rallying strongly after a superb challenge from Maria, who enjoyed an outstanding event.
Jabeur, who hugged her closer friend at the net after their clash, will play either 2019 Wimbledon champion Simona Halep and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in the final.
"I am a proud Tunisian woman standing here right now"@Ons_Jabeur is an inspiration 🤩#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/GGo4K5dKgM
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2022
After the match Ons Jabeur said ,”I am a proud Tunisian woman standing here right now”
Ons Jabeur On Maria :”I wanted to share that moment with her at the end because she’s such an inspiration for so many players, including me”
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