Jabeur Makes History

07/08/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

#3 Ons Jabeur Makes History, Will Meet #17 Elena Rybakina in Wimbledon Finale

The women’s finale at Wimbledon is set! No. 3 Ons Jabeur made history Thursday at the All England Club, taking down Tatjana Maria in three sets to become the first African woman to reach a grand slam final. The Tunisian tennis star has ascended to the top of the sport in 2022 at 27 years old. She’s won 11 straight matches and 22 of her last 24. She’ll face Elena Rybakina in Saturday’s final. The men’s semifinals take Centre Court this morning, and another Djokovic-Nadal finale could be in the works.

 

Wimbledon Highlights (Women’s Semifinals)

#3 O. Jabeur def. T. Maria (6-2, 3-6, 6-1)

#17 E. Rybakina def. #16 S. Halep (6-3, 6-3)

 

Men’s Semifinals Schedule (Today)

#1 N. Djokovic vs. #9 C. Norrie (8:30 am ET)

#2 R. Nadal vs. N. Kyrgios (10:30 am ET)

 

Weekend Schedule

Women’s Final (Sat. 9:00 am ET)

Men’s Final (Sun. 9:00 am ET)

 

Additional Storylines

ABC News: Ons Jabeur Makes History as First African Woman in Grand Slam Final

B/R: Rafael Nadal Plans to Play Through Abdominal Tear in Wimbledon Semifinals

 

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