MY ACCOUNT
Ons Jabeur was wildly impressive in her 6-1 6-3 victory over the red-hot Caroline Garcia in the US Open semi-final on Thursday, getting the job done in just 67 minutes.
Jabeur, the world No5, was dominant in the opening set, winning 75 per cent of her service points and 61 per cent of her return points, allowing no break point opportunities while taking all three of her own chances to break.
She wrapped up the first set in 24 minutes, and after an even start to the second frame, Jabeur capitalised on her first and only break point chance to grab the decisive lead.
Tunisia’s best ever tennis export served things out in style, finishing the match without Garcia ever seeing a break point chance.
It ends a remarkable run for Garcia, who entered the contest on a 13-match winning streak, with 31 wins from her past 35. After dominating Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals, Garcia became the betting favourite to win the tournament.
For Jabeur, it continues a career-best season after reaching her first ever Grand Slam final at Wimbledon, and her ranking will be bumped up to number two in the world when it next updates.
She will play the winner between Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in the decider.
Data Slam: Jabeur makes more history for African tennis
Jabeur is the first African, Arab or Tunisian woman to ever reach the US Open final, after also accomplishing that feat at Wimbledon.
Through six matches at this tournament, she has only lost one set – in the third round against American Shelby Rogers.
WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS
Jabeur – 21/15
Garcia – 12/23
ACES/DOUBLE FAULTS
Jabeur – 8/2
Garcia – 2/0
BREAK POINTS WON
Jabeur – 4/4
Garcia – 0/0
