Jabeur Sets Up Wimbledon Rematch Against Rybakina

Created: JANUARY 27, 2025

A year after their Wimbledon final clash, Ons Jabeur will once again face Elena Rybakina, this time in the quarterfinals. Jabeur, the sixth seed, aims to secure her first Grand Slam title and views this match as a chance for redemption. Her dominant 6-0, 6-3 victory over two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova on Monday propelled her to this highly anticipated rematch.

Ons Jabeur smiles

Jabeur openly acknowledged her desire for revenge, recalling the emotional toll of last year's final. She identified two key factors contributing to her loss: emotional exhaustion and a deviation from her game plan. This time, she aims to play with greater freedom and focus on each point rather than the overall outcome. Her relaxed approach was evident in a playful, Beckham-esque half-volley kick during her match against Kvitova.

Ons Jabeur returns shot

Rybakina, the defending champion, advanced to the quarterfinals after Beatriz Haddad Maia retired due to a lower back injury. Rybakina expressed increased confidence playing on Centre Court compared to her initial rounds, attributing her improved performance to acclimating to the grass and overcoming initial nerves. She feels both mentally and physically prepared for the upcoming challenge.

Elena Rybakina serves

In other women's matches, second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion, defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova and will face Madison Keys in the quarterfinals. Keys secured her spot by defeating 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva. Upcoming quarterfinal matches include top-ranked Iga Swiatek versus Elina Svitolina and fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula against Marketa Vondrousova.

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