Jabeur loses to Sabalenka in bid to host Wimbledon semifinals | Tennis News

Ons Jabeur was the first Arab woman to participate in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. She lost to Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 6-3.

Tunisian Jabr lost to Belarusian Alina Sabalenka in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon Centre Court.

In a classic style conflict, the 23-year-old Sabalenka had too many destructive weapons against Jabr on Tuesday. He won 6-4 6-3 in the semifinals against Czech player Carolina. Pliskova clashes. finals.

In her first Grand Slam quarter-finals, Sabalenka kept the intensity and decibel level at 10, which gave No. 21 seed Jabr almost no chance to settle down.

It was never completely comfortable. Jabir made history and became the first Arab woman to enter the quarterfinals of Wimbledon. She did make her the favorite of the audience this week.

But Sabalenka persevered, dominated by the winner of her 27th game, and ended the victory on her terms.

“Guys, you guys made this place special and thank you very much for your support. The atmosphere today is incredible,” Sabalenka said of the 15,000 spectators on the center court-this is the first day of the game. , Allowing 100% of the audience seats.

“It looks like everything works for me. It’s really tricky. Shooting on the grass. It’s a great match for me. I really enjoy my time on the court.”

Jabeur defeated three Grand Slam champions-Venus Williams, Gabin Muguruza and Iga Swatek-to enter the quarterfinals and touring with Sabalenka this season The match was ranked among the best in the competition win list, and both won 33 victories.

She had a break point in the first game, but she couldn’t change it. Since then, the pattern of the game has been determined, and a three-shot or four-shot rally is the norm.

This is very suitable for Sabalenka. After serving all the first nine games, Jabr was the first to swing 4-5.

Jabeur showed great dexterity to resist the three set points, but as Sabalenka hit the ball again close to the baseline, she succumbed on the fourth point.

Sabalenka accelerated her heavyweight serve and took a 2-0 lead in the second set, but Jabeur responded with a signature airdrop to counterattack and then stayed 2-2.

But the Tunisian struggled with the depth and strength of the opponent, and her challenge gradually disappeared.

When Sabalenka served in the game with a score of 5-3, Jabr had a break point but was unable to switch, and the Belarusian ended the game with a screaming backhand.