Ons Jabeur, the highest-ranked African who is of Tunisian origin with a career-high Women’s Tennis Association ranking of world No. 2 defied the odds at the ongoing Wimbledon when she dumped out defending champion, Elena Rybakina in an incredible comeback to set up a semi-final clash with Aryna Sabalenka.
It was more of determination and revenge against Elena Rybakina who is regarded as the most powerful server in women’s tennis having ended her ambition in last year’s final where the Tunisian was aiming to become the first African or Arab woman to win the Wimbledon.
Ons who is now in the last four and will face no 2 seeded, Aryna Sabalenka after the ongoing game between Elina Svitolina and Marketa Vondrousova will seek to draw inspiration from her victory against the defending champion as she eyes a final berth which will undoubtedly put her in Wimbledon history books if she goes all the way to be crowned champion.
Following the incredible comeback to set her spot in the last for a semi-final with Aryna Sabalenka, another monumental hitter, the highest-ranked African and Arab tennis player in WTA and ATP rankings history acknowledged – “She’s number one in the race right now but I’ll keep the spirit and hopefully, the crowd will be with me.”
Up next is the highly anticipated game between Ons Jabuer and Aryna Sabalenka for a final berth.
