The Belarusian came back from a break down in the second set, to overcome Tunisian Ons Jabeur 7-5, 6-3 and qualify for the semifinals of the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. Her next rival will be Karolina Muchova.
Aryna Sabalenka y Our Jabeur They were measured in the Central Court, for the quarterfinals of the North American pageant. The Belarusian arrived with the intention of carrying out a rather low start to the tour, after losing in the second round in Montreal. Undoubtedly, that setback of hers does not stain one bit of her extraordinary year, where she conquered Adelaide, the Australian Open and Madrid. Also, she was a semifinalist at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, which is no small feat. For her part, the Tunisian is not going through her best season, despite having been champion in Charleston and a finalist in the London Major. According to him head to headThis was the sixth game between the two, which has a 3-2 lead for the European Cup.
Sabalenka closes it in two
In a duel that promised high-level tennis and a lot of entertainment, Jabeur and Sabalenka did not fail. This started on the side of the Belarusian, who surprised with a lot of intensity and power, to get 2-0 on the scoreboard. However, with hierarchy and a quite correct posture, the Tunisian recovered the difference and started a new match. From there, both raised their level and saw winners and extensive rallies, although they also showed shortcomings from the service. With another break, this time to zero, Sabalenka marked a great superiority and a high chance of taking the first. At the time of closing it, he was again irregular and allowed his rival to return on the scoreboard. Everything was headed towards a tie-break, but Jabeur did not allow it. And not positively, since he gave up his turn for the third time and consequently the set 7-5.
The second quickly had the Tunisian up on the scoreboard, although it did not last long. A flurry of breaks took center stage and messed up the game. Sabalenka was effective at the right time and made the difference. In the end, the Belarusian was sure and forceful to sign a great victory by 7-5 and 6-3.
2023-08-19 00:51:43
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