The Tunisian is the champion in Charleston. Jabeur has known how to suffer and after a great game she has managed to overcome Bencic (7-6 (6), 6-4).
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Fantastic ending that I expected in the WTA 500 Charleston. Bencic ante Jaber. The Swiss had settled the duel a few minutes before playing the final against Pegula and now it was her turn to face Jabeur. The second seed of the tournament was getting the best version of her back. In the face to face five previous confrontations with three victories for the Tunisian and two for the Swiss.
Ons Jabeur takes the title
The match began with a first set that had a very high level of tennis. Bencic came out with one more march and quickly went up to 2-0. Jabeur was seen complaining and it was that she was not at all comfortable, since it was the Swiss who set her pace from the bottom of the track, demonstrating that speed that her right hand has. The first key moment of the first set came in the tenth game. Ons supported by the public had a break ball. suddenly after a ball between the legs followed a point that ended up converting a passing thanks to a cross cut backhand that raised everyone present. Thus he achieved 5-5.
After that he took the reins and with the 6-5 he secured the tie break. The Tunisian launched to close the set at 7-5 and had up to five set balls, yes, she could not take advantage of any against a Bencic who demonstrated her personality and being brave saved all of them. Finally they went to sudden death. The Swiss with the 6-4 had two set points, but it was Jabeur who, after four consecutive points, finished closing a first sleeve that lasted one hour and five minutes and was a real show.
The second set began with a break for each side. Jabeur seemed to be much more determined and incisive with her right. The Tunisian managed to break Bencic’s serve two more times, who went up to 4-1, putting victory on track. Despite this, the Swiss continued with a great attitude and did not give up. Belinda was able to get closer to 3-4, but she was still behind. The key moment came in the tenth game. Jabeur noticed the nerves to close the match, but after save three break balls against, being very brave, at the second match ball he closed the match and celebrated a new title on the WTA circuit. After the victory, both merged into a friendly hug on the net.
