The Tunisian champion Ons Jabeur, ranked 33ᵉ in the world classification, managed her entry into the Abu Dhabi Open by winning against the Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, a former Roland-Garros winner in 2017 and currently 35ᵉ in the world.
Jabeur won his match in two disputed sets (7-6, 7-5), validating his ticket for the second round of this WTA 500 tournament, with a prize money of a million dollars.
Nicknamed “the Minister of Happiness” by his fans, Ons Jabeur has shown great mastery in the face of a formidable opponent. At the end of the meeting, the Tunisian praised the performance of her opponent, saying that she had to remain fully concentrated throughout the match to win.
Thanks to this victory, Jabeur continues his adventure in Abu Dhabi with the ambition to shine in this prestigious tournament and to return to the heights of women’s tennis.
