Ons Jabeur Sheds Tears in Abu Dhabi Defeat

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 9, 2024

The Minister of Happiness shared unhappiness on court docket in the present day. 

Ons Jabeur shed tears on court docket throughout her 6-3, 6-4 Abu Dhabi quarterfinal loss to Beatriz Haddad Maia

Extra: Richard Evans Q&A

The Tunisian got here out of a changeover, main 4-3 within the second set and confirmed indicators of emotional misery as she ready to return Haddad Maia’s serve. She fought again tears by a lot of the recreation, as Haddad Maia held at love.

It is unclear at this level if bodily ache provoked Jabeur’s tears or if she was affected by an emotional concern.

The second-seeded Jabeur regained her composure down the stretch of her quarterfinal loss, however dropped the ultimate three video games to the Brazilian southpaw.

Jabeur, beloved in Abu Dhabi, was given a correct sendoff as she exited the court docket

It was Haddad Maia’s first Prime 10 win because the 2023 Roland Garros when she beat No. 7 Jabeur 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-1 to achieve her maiden main semifinal in Paris.

Two-time Wimbledon finalist Jabeur was coming off one in every of her finest performances of the season.

A masterful Jabeur ripped 35 winners dismantling Emma Raducanu 6-4, 6-1 in her Abu Dhabi opener on Wednesday.

Hopefully, Jabeur, who appeared to be in good spirits earlier within the week participating with Abu Dhabi followers, will really feel higher.



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