French Open 2023: Ons Jabeur advances to the quarterfinals for the first time

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur entered the quarter-finals of the French Open 2023 for the first time on Monday. 

Payal Debnath

Jun 5, 2023, 11:46 AM

French Open 2023: Ons Jabeur advances to the quarterfinals for the first time

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur entered the quarter-finals of the French Open 2023 for the first time on Monday. She got the better of the American Bernarda Pera in two sets 6-3; 6-1 on the central court Philippe Chatrier.

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French Open 2023: Ons Jabeur advances to the quarterfinals for the first time | Sportz Point
Ons Jabeur had never qualified for the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros. Image- beIN Sports

It was the third meeting between the two players on the WTA Tour. Ons Jabeur had won the first at Daytona Beach in 2016 and Bernarda Pera the second at Guangzhou in 2019. Despite two rounds of 16 in 2020 and 2021, Ons Jabeur had never qualified for the quarter-finals at Roland-Garros. Ons Jabeur remains one of the favorites of this edition of the French Open 2023, with Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.

Ons Jabeur was able to manage her match from the start by breaking his opponent. She unrolled her tennis during the first set. Efficient, and concentrated, the Tunisian did not leave too much room for Pera who was looking for solutions to catch up, with all the same some concessions from the seventh world. At the start of the second set, the American got back on her feet and attacked Jabeur on her service game by breaking her from the start, but she was unbroken immediately afterward. The Tunisian revives in the match and dominates it by ensuring a precious qualification.

Also Read: French Open 2023: Khachanov reached the last eight after defeating Italy's Lorenzo Sonego

Last year, the Tunisian player was even eliminated as soon as she entered the competition. This year, she only struggled in one match, against Olga Danilović (4-6, 6-4, 6-2) in the third round. She had then been mentally strong enough to overcome the astonishing Serbian player ranked 105th in the world. 

Ons Jabeur will face, in the French Open 2023 quarterfinals, the one who will win the current match between Sara Sorribes Tormo and Beatriz Haddad Maia, a more difficult match with a 1st set won by S.Tormo 7-6.

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Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Barbora Krejčíková in women's singles was proclaimed Wimbledon 2024 champion, she defeated Jasmine Paolini of Italy. Let's have a look at the women's Wimbledon Champion list from the last 10 years.

Payal Debnath

Jul 16, 2024, 6:00 AM

Barbora Krejčíková in women's singles was proclaimed Wimbledon 2024 champion. Image- The Independent

The World's biggest Tennis tournament, Wimbledon or The Championships is the oldest Tennis tournament so far. It is considered as the most prestigious tournament. It has been organized at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. Grand Slam has four Tennis tournaments, and Wimbledon is one of them. The Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open are the other three tournaments. Wimbledon is the only tournament played on Grass courts.

Also Read: Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Men's)

The Wimbledon Championship 2024 was the 137th time Championships. There were five main events, four junior events, and seven invitation events. Barbora Krejčíková in women's singles was proclaimed Wimbledon 2024 champion, she defeated Jasmine Paolini of Italy. There are many more champions who have won women's singles titles. So, let's have a look at the women's Wimbledon Champion list from the last 10 years.

1. 2014 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Petra Kvitová

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Petra Kvitova swept past Canada's Eugenie Bouchard with a stunning performance of controlled power to win her second Wimbledon title. The Czech sixth seed reclaimed the title she first won in 2011 with a 6-3 6-0 victory. It was the 24-year-old's second major title. Kvitova did a similar demolition job on Maria Sharapova to win Wimbledon for the first time three years ago. It was also the quickest ladies’ final at Wimbledon for 31 years, since Martina Navratilova, also a Czech and an even more famous left-hander, routed Andrea Jaeger in the 1983 final.

2. 2015 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Serena Williams

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Serena Williams beat Spain's Garbine Muguruza to win Wimbledon for the sixth time and complete the 'Serena Slam' as the holder of all four major titles. The 33-year-old American won 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court to claim her 21st Grand Slam title and third of 2015. It's another mark in the history books for the player who many already consider the greatest woman to have ever played the game. Serena also became the oldest slam champion of the modern era by beating her excellent opponent, 12 years her junior. 

3. 2016 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Serena Williams

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Serena Williams had finally won her 22nd Grand Slam title, besting Angelique Kerber in the finals at Wimbledon 2016. The American, 34, coped with a gusty wind on Centre Court to win 7-5 6-3. With this, she got her seventh singles title on the grass courts of The Championships, and she had finally tied Steffi Graf for the most major titles in the Open Era.

Also Read: Players who won the Golden Slam in their career

4. 2017 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Garbiñe Muguruza

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Garbine Muguruza defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 6-0 to clinch the 2017 Wimbledon women's singles championship, the second major title of her career. It was a strange contest, the first women’s final under the roof. The Spaniard finished as runner-up to the American's sister, Serena, in this same fixture two years ago but claimed some redemption after sailing to this year's crown.

5. 2018 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Angelique Kerber

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Angelique Kerber beat seven-time champion Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon title and spoil the American's dream comeback as a mother. The German 11th seed, 30, beat the 23-time Grand Slam champion 6-3 6-3 to add this title to her 2016 Australian Open and US Open crowns.

6. 2019 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Simona Halep

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Simona Halep has made Wimbledon history by becoming the first Romanian to win the Grand Slam with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over seven-time champion Serena Williams. She won her first Grand Slam title at last year’s French Open but had gone into her first final here as the clear underdog.

Also Read: Top 10 fastest serves in tennis history (WTA Recognised)

7. 2021 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Ash Barty

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Ashleigh Barty claimed her first Wimbledon title - and second singles Grand Slam crown, beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7 (7-4) 6-3 in a rollercoaster women's singles final. Barty, who claimed a first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros two years ago, was the first Australian to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish since her idol Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the second of two Wimbledon titles in 1980. She was only the third Australian woman to triumph in the Open era, joining Goolagong Cawley (also the 1971 winner) and 1970 champion Margaret Court.

8. 2022 Wimbledon Championships winner- Elena Rybakina

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Elena Rybakina became the first player representing Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles championship with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory against No.3 Ons Jabeur.  After sealing her first championship point with a service winner, Rybakina celebrated the 1-hour, 48-minute win with barely a fist pump. In the first Wimbledon title match between first-time Grand Slam finalists of the Open Era,  Rybakina, 23, also became the youngest woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish since 21-year-old Petra Kvitova in 2011. She was also the fourth-youngest active major champion on the Hologic WTA Tour, older than only Iga Swiatek, Bianca Andreescu, and Emma Raducanu.

9. 2023 Wimbledon Championships winner- Markéta Vondroušová

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Markéta Vondroušová made history as the first unseeded player to win the ladies singles championship at Wimbledon in a stunning 6-4, 6-4 upset over the No. 6 seed Ons Jabeur, who was the runner-up for a second straight year. The 24-year-old lefty joins two other Czech-born left-handers, Martina Navratilova and Petra Kvitová to take home the Wimbledon title.

Also Read: Most Wimbledon Titles in Open Era (Men)

10. 2024 Wimbledon Championships winner- Barbora Krejčíková

Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Women's)

Barbora Krejcikova is the Wimbledon ladies' singles champion after the 31st seed earned an impressive 6-2 2-6 6-4 win over Jasmine Paolini to claim the title for the first time. Heading into the Wimbledon final, Krejcikova was a seven-time Major doubles champion, the 2021 French Open singles winner and an Olympic gold medallist. She had even completed the career Slam in doubles, winning each of the four big titles at least once.

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Wimbledon 2024: Emma Navarro makes shocking upset as she defeats World No. 2 Coco Gauff in the pre-quarterfianls

The 23-year-old tennis star from Charleston has now achieved her second win over top 2 players. Her incredible performances have made tennis experts admire this new American tennis star.

Payal Debnath

Jul 9, 2024, 3:22 AM

World No. 2 Coco Gauff Fails To Reach Wimbledon Quarter-Finals. Image- Yahoo Sports

Emma Navarro stunned World No. 2, Coco Gauff in the R16 All-American clash at Wimbledon 2024 on Sunday. She defeated reigning US Open champion Gauff 6-4, 6-3 in just 1 hour and 14 minutes to reach the quarterfinals of a major tournament for the first time in her career. 

Also Read: Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Second win over top two players

Gauff, who made the semi-finals at the Australian Open and French Open this year, has still to get past the last 16 at Wimbledon, the tournament, where she made her breakthrough as a 15-year-old in 2019. 

Navarro will next face Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon 2024 quarterfinals. Paolini made it to the last eight after Madison Keys retired at 5-5 in the third set. American 12th seed Keys was just one game away from a third quarter-final at the All England Club before she was forced to quit against Paolini.

Also Read: ITF announces entry list for Paris Olympics 2024

Lulu Sun defeats Emma Raducanu

Meanwhile, qualifier Lulu Sun has also reached the quarterfinals where she will face Donna Vekić, the world number 37, who clinched a 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 win over Spain's Paula Badosa on the back of 33 winners. Sunn became the first New Zealand woman to reach the last eight at Wimbledon. She defeated 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. Sun hit 52 winners against Raducanu, who took a medical time-out in the third set to treat problems with her ankle and back. This is the first time since 2010 that a qualifier in the women's category has entered the last eight.

Gauff's shock defeat followed the unexpected exit of world number one Iga Swiatek in the third round on Saturday. Only fourth-ranked 2022 champion Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini, the world number seven, remain from the top 10 women.

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Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic is only 8 matches away to break Roger Federer’s men’s singles milestone. Let's take a look at the top 10 players who have the records of most matches played in Grand Slam in the Open Era.

Payal Debnath

Jul 6, 2024, 1:02 PM

novak Djokovic beat Jacob Fearnley to enter Wimbledon 2024 third round. Image- News-Herald

Novak Djokovic moved closer to another record held by his great rival Roger Federer after his second round match at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. The Serbian icon’s routine victory over Jacob Fearnley was his 421 match at a Grand Slam event, moving him to within eight matches of Federer’s men’s singles milestone. Let's take a look at the top 10 players who have the records of most matches played in Grand Slam in the Open Era.

Also Read: Youngest Grand Slam Champion (Men) | Top 10 List

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

10. Stan Wawrinka | 221

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Stan Wawrinka, who turned professional in 2002, played a total of 225 Grand Slam matches. He is a three-time Grand Slam champion and appeared in 50-straight Grand Slams before missing the 2017 US Open with two season-ending left knee surgeries. He is one of just three players to have defeated Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal at Grand Slams. Wawrinka reached four Grand Slam singles finals in his career to date, winning three, the 2014 Australian Open, the 2015 French Open and the 2016 US Open; each time he defeated the reigning world No. 1 in the championship match (Rafael Nadal once and Novak Djokovic twice, respectively).

9. Stefan Edberg | 225

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Swede Edberg competed in only 225 Grand Slam matches and he won 178 of those. Edberg, who turned professional in 1983 and retired in 1996, won two Wimbledon titles, two US Open trophies and two Australian Open titles during his 13-year career. In total he played 1,071 career matches for a win-loss record of 801–270 (74.8%)

8. Pete Sampras | 241

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Pete Sampras has competed in 241 matches at Grand Slam tournaments. He compiled a 762-222 career singles record (77.4%) putting him in the top-10 all-time for the Open Era. Sampras captured 64 tour singles titles in 265 overall tournaments (was also a finalist in 24 tournaments). At the age of 19 years and 28 days, Sampras became the youngest US Open men’s singles champion in history, defeating his career-rival Andre Agassi.

Also Read: Oldest Grand Slam Champion | Top 10 List

7. Andy Murray | 257

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Andy Murray has played 257 Major matches (200-57) from the 1,001 total singles matches he has competed in (739-262). Among the four Grand Slam events, the Brit has played the most matches at Wimbledon (74), where he has a 61-13 record.

6. Ivan Lendl | 271

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Ivan Lendl competed in 271 Grand Slam matches (222-49) from the 1,340 matches tour-level matches he played in total (1,068-242). The Czech-American contested more matches at the US Open (86) than any other Grand Slam and compiled a 73-13 record at Flushing Meadows.

5. Andre Agassi | 277

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Andre Agassi contested 1,144 singles matches overall in his career (870-274), with 277 of these being played at Grand Slam events (224-53). Among the four Majors, the American played the most matches at the US Open (98), where he accumulated a 79-19 record.

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4. Jimmy Connors | 282

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Jimmy Connors played an ATP record 1,557 matches in his career (1,274-283), with 282 of these coming at Majors (233-49). The American contested more matches at the US Open (115) than any other Grand Slam and amassed a 98-17 record at the New York showpiece.

3. Rafael Nadal | 358

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Rafael Nadal has competed in 358 matches at Grand Slam tournaments (314-44) from the 1,300 matches he has played in total (1,075-225). The Spaniard holds a 112-4 record at Roland Garros, where he has played more matches than at any other tournament.

2. Novak Djokovic | 421

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Following his second round win at Wimbledon 2024, Novak Djokovic moved closer to another record held by his great rival Roger Federer. Djokovic has contested 421 matches at Majors (371-49) from 1,325 matches overall (1,106-219). The Serbian has won more than 90 matches at the French Open (96-16), the Australian Open (94-9), and Wimbledon (93-11), while he holds a 88-13 US Open record.

Also Read: Most Wimbledon Titles in Open Era (Men)

1. Roger Federer | 429 

Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Roger Federer is the legendary player who has the record of most matches played in Grand Slam. He played 1,526 matches in total in his career (1,251-275), with 429 of his matches coming at Grand Slam events (369-60). The Swiss earned over 100 victories at both Wimbledon (105-14) and the Australian Open (102-15), while he also amassed 89-14 and 73-17 records at the US Open and Roland Garros respectively.

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Wimbledon 2024: Rohan Bopanna enters second round along with his partner Matthew Ebden

India's Sumit Nagal and his Serbian tennis partner Dusan Lajovic had to face defeat against Spain's Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar in the first round. Martínez and Munar won the match 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and seven minutes.

Payal Debnath

Jul 4, 2024, 10:51 AM

Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden move to second round. Image- News18

India's tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden entered the second round of men's doubles of the Wimbledon 2024 tennis tournament with an easy win over the pair of Robin Haas and Sander Arends.

Also Read: Star Sports set to broadcast Wimbledon 2024 matches with Hindi commentary

Reached Wimbledon semifinals last year

Rohan Bopanna and Ebden defeated their Netherlands rivals 7-5, 6-4 in one hour and 11 minutes in a rain-interrupted first-round match on Wednesday. Australian Open champion pair will face Germany's Hendrik Jebens and Constantin Frantzen in the second round. 

Rohan Bopanna had also reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the season, last year. Already champions at the Australian Open and in Miami this year, Bopanna and Ebden are aiming for their fifth team title. Ebden won the 2022 Wimbledon crown alongside countryman Max Purcell.

Sumit Nagal's journey ends

Earlier on Wednesday, India's Sumit Nagal and his Serbian partner Dusan Lajovic had to face defeat against Spain's Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar in the first round. Martínez and Munar won the match 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and seven minutes.

Balaji and Yuki will start their campaign

N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri will also represent India in the first round of men's doubles. Balaji has paired up with Britain's Luke Johnson. The duo will face the fourth-seeded pair of Mate Pavic of Serbia and Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador on Thursday.

On the other hand, Yuki and Albano Olivetti of France will face the Kazakhstan pair of Alexander Bublik and Alexander Shevchenko.

With the tournament progressing, the outcomes of these matches will contribute to the evolving narrative of international tennis, showcasing both individual and team achievements on one of the sport's most prestigious stages.

Also Read: Most Wimbledon Titles in Open Era (Men)

MOC approved Rohan Bopanna’s request

Earlier, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) has approved Rohan Bopanna’s request for assistance for him and his men’s doubles partner Sriram Balaji to compete in two ATP Tour events ahead of the Paris Olympic 2024.

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Star Sports set to broadcast Wimbledon 2024 matches with Hindi commentary

The All England Lawn Tennis Club is pleased to continue its commitment to bringing fans of The Championships, Wimbledon in India an improved viewing experience, as the popularity of the event continues to increase.

Payal Debnath

Jul 3, 2024, 11:32 AM

Star Sports set to broadcast Wimbledon 2024 matches with Hindi commentary

The All England Club, on Wednesday, has announced an agreement with Star Sports Network, which will see Wimbledon 2024 broadcast with Hindi commentary for the first time, ensuring the coverage is even more accessible and engaging for audiences across India.

Also Read: Most Wimbledon Titles in Open Era (Men)

Popularity of Wimbledon continues to increase in India

The All England Lawn Tennis Club is pleased to continue its commitment to bringing fans of The Championships, Wimbledon in India an improved viewing experience, as the popularity of the event continues to increase.

Year-on-year viewing figures in India increased +96% in 2023 compared with 2022 and entries into this year's Wimbledon Public Ballot from fans in India rose +74% compared to last year. Acknowledging the growing popularity, the All England Club has identified India as a key growth market among its ongoing commitment to bring the unique atmosphere and excitement of the Grand Slam to a global audience.

"It is truly heartening to witness The Championships’ expanding influence in India, and the introduction of Hindi commentary will encourage more people watch and enjoy Wimbledon. We have several young talents taking up the sport and I only see this growth as the beginning,” Former Wimbledon Champion Leander Paes commented.

This initiative will be further supported by localized social media content and an array of influencers to generate excitement in Tennis and drive a deeper connection with Indian fans.

"India is one of our key growth markets and we are committed to taking The Championships to fans across the nation. Home to several legendary players, interest in tennis has grown tremendously in the past few years demonstrated by viewership figures, ballot entries and the growth of our social media platforms in India. We believe this is just the beginning of our close engagement with Indian fans, and we know that by bringing the Wimbledon experience directly to Indian fans, we will foster and grow their interest in The Championships and tennis even further." Usama Al-Qassab, Marketing & Commercial Director at the All England Club, said.

Also Read: Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Men's)

To support these efforts, the British Embassy in New Delhi will host a special screening event on 13 July with up to 100 invited guests, including embassy dignitaries, influencers, athletes, and All England Club representatives to watch the ladies' singles final of Wimbledon 2024.

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