It’s time of truth for Ons Jabeur who faces, this night in Cancun (Mexico), the Polish Iga Swiatek in their third group of the Masters WTA at the end of the season.
If Swiatek is already practically qualified for the semi-finals after two victories, Jabeur, does not have the right to make mistakes, she who has a victory and a defeat for the moment. The Polish began her tournament perfectly by winning without forcing against Marketa Vondrousova (7-6, 6-0) then Coco Gauff (6-0, 7-5).
Opposite, Ons Jabeur had started with a slap against Gauff (defeat 6-0, 6-1) but was able to straighten the bar against Vondrousova (6-4, 6-3) for a revenge of his lost Wimbledon final in July. The Tunisian will have to impose herself to hope to see the continuation of the masters.
As a reminder, the masters’ table is divided into two hens of four. The first two of each group are qualified for the semi-finals that will start on Saturday, before the final on Sunday.
The start of the match between Ons Jabeur and Iga Swiatek will not be given before 11:00 p.m. Tunisian hour. A match that will be broadcast on BeIN Sports Max 3, BeIN Sports HD 9, O2 TV Sport and Tennis Channel. Before this duel, Ons Jabeur occupies the third place in his group behind Iga Swiatek (2 victories) and Coco Gauff (1 victory and 1 defeat).
Anyway, even in the event of a defeat, ons Jabeur, as it is used to, created the event around it. The tennis player announced that she was going to give part of her WTA Finals earnings to the Palestinians.
“I am happy with the victory, but I have not really been happy in recent days with what is happening in the world,” she said on the court before melting in tears during her duel against Vondrousova. “It’s hard to see children and babies die every day. It breaks my heart. I decided to give part of my earnings to help the Palestinians. It is not a political message, just humanity. I just want world peace, ”she added, very moved.
Like all Tunisians, Ons Jabeur is particularly affected by the tragic situation in Gaza and can only identify with the pain of the Palestinian people who undergoes massive attacks by the Israeli army. A few days ago, ons Jabeur was even attacked by the Israeli Federation who considers the player as a pro-terrorism.
Program and results
Sunday October 29
E. Rybakina-J. PEGULA 0-2 (5-7, 2-6)
A. Sabalenka-M. Sakkari 2-0 (6-0, 6-1)
Monday October 30
I. Swiatek-M. Vondrousova 2-0 (7-6, 6-0)
C. GAUFF-O. Jabeur 2-0 (6-0, 6-1)
Tuesday October 31
E. Rybakina-M. Sakkari 2-1 (6-0, 6-7, 7-6)
A. Sabalenka-J. PEGULA 0-2 (4-6, 3-6)
Wednesday, November 1
I. Swiatek-C. GAUFF 2-0 (6-0, 7-5)
O. Jabeur-M. Vondrousova 2-0 (6-4, 6-3)
Thursday November 2
J. PEGULA-M.SAKKARI 2-0 (6-3, 6-2)
A. Sabalenka – E. Rybakina
Friday November 3
I. Swiatek – O. Jabeur
C. GAUFF – M. VONDROUSOVA
Saturday November 4
Semi-finals
Sunday, November 5
Final
