Ons Jabeur, 7th in the WTA ranking, disputes, this Saturday, May 14, 2022, the semi-final of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome. A very important match to ensure a place in the final and try to seek a second consecutive title after that of Madrid last week.
But ons Jabeur is not there yet! To climb in the final she must first “get rid” of Daria Kasatkina (23rd in the world) which she faces today (4:00 p.m.).
The Russian eliminated, last night the Swiss Jil Teichmann who had to give up on injury. But Daria Kasatkina was already led to zero and 3-2 set in the second set.
History Jabeur vs Kasatkina
Ons Jabeur has already faced Daria Kasatkina in the past with three victories for two defeats. The two players know each other perfectly well for having faced each other twice during a final with a victory for each.
Their first opposition dates back to August 6, 2016 to the 1st round of the Rio de Janeiro tournament. The Russian had won in three sets (3-6, 7-6, 6-1).
On October 20, 2018, the two players met in the Moscow tournament final with a Russian victory in three sets (2-6, 7-6, 6-4).
On June 20, 2021, Ons Jabeur took a good revenge by beating the Russian in the final of the Birmingham tournament in two sets (7-5, 6-4) in what formed the first title of the career of Ons Jabeur.
On August 11, 2021, Ons Jabeur took over Daria Kasatkina again and eliminated him in the 2nd round of the Monts tournament in three sets (2-6, 6-3, 6-4).
Finally, more recently, on April 22, Ons Jabeur eliminated Daria Kasatkina from the Stuttgart tournament after a victory in two sets (6-3, 6-3).
Course
Ons Jabeur rose to the semi-finals, eliminating in turn Sorana Cirstea (6-0, 7-6) in the 1st round; Ajla Tomljanovic (7-5, 6-2) in the 2nd round; Yulia Putinteva (6-3, 6-2) in the round of 16; And Greek Maria Sakkari, 4th world player winning in three sets (1-6, 7-5, 6-1) after a crazy quarter.
For its part, Daria Kasatkina eliminated Tamara Zidansek (6-4, 6-3) in the 1st round; Leylah Annie Fernandez (4-6, 6-3, 7-6) in the 2nd round; Paula Badosa Gibert (6-4, 6-4) in the round of 16; And the Swiss Jil Teichmann in the quarterfinals.
Jabeur in favorable toddler
Ons Jabeur leaves a favorite against Daria Kasatkina and has the means to go after this tournament before Roland-Garros. Today worldwide 7th, Ons Jabeur can now reach 5th place in the event of a final victory.
Supported by her sponsors including Tunisie Telecom, she intends to go beyond and reach her dream of becoming a world n ° 1 and especially to win a Grand Chelem title. Why not Roland-Garros?!
There are many objectives of Ons Jabeur. For several seasons, the world tenth, already considered the largest Arab tennis player has improved. Classified beyond 200th place (251st) in 2012, the Tunisian joined the Top 100 in 2017, the Top 50 in 2020 and the Top 10 in 2021…
Where to follow the match?
The match between Ons Jabeur and Daria Kasatkina will be broadcast on Beinsports FR3, Teledporte and Super Tennis from 4:00 p.m. (HT).
