Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Ons Jabeur storms back to beat Aryna Sabalenka and reach final

Elina Svitolina’s fairytale run at Wimbledon was ended in straight sets by Czech star Marketa Vondrousova in the first women’s semi-final on Centre Court on Thursday.

Svitolina, a wild card who only returned to the tour three months ago after giving birth last year, ran out of steam having previously beaten world number one Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals, with Vondrousova clinching a spot in Saturday’s final with a 6-3 6-3 victory.

Ons Jabeur is through to a second consecutive Wimbledon final after coming from a set down to beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka. The Tunisian sixth seed, last year’s runner-up, won 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-3 to the delight of the Centre Court crowd.

On Friday, seven-time champion Novak Djokovic will open up the action on men’s semi-finals day against Italian young gun Jannik Sinner before world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz takes on third seed Daniil Medvedev on Centre Court.

Follow live updates and results from day 11 of Wimbledon, below.

Wimbledon 2023 today

• Elina Svitolina’s fairytale run ended in semi-finals by Marketa Vondrousova

• Ons Jabeur beats Aryna Sabalenka to clinch place in final

• Carlos Alcaraz through to semi-finals to face Daniil Medvedev

• Women’s semi-finals today plus doubles across Wimbledon

Jabeur ready to make it third time lucky after reaching Wimbledon final

Thursday 13 July 2023 20:49 , Lawrence Ostlere

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur believes the lessons she learned in two Grand Slam final defeats will stand her in good stead for Saturday’s Wimbledon showdown with unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova.

Jabeur showed incredible endurance on Thursday to absorb the brutal power of second seed Aryna Sabalenka to claim a 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3 victory after trailing by a set and 4-2.

She is now back in a position she found herself in at last year’s Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, requiring one win to become the first African woman as well as first Arab to win a major.

“Last year was my first final of a Grand Slam. Definitely getting closer to winning the Grand Slam that I always wished,” north African trailblazer Jabeur, who had a photo of Wimbledon’s Venus Rosewater Dish on her phone last year but never got her hands on the real thing, told reporters

“I would say I always believed. But sometimes you would question and doubt if it’s going to happen, if it’s ever going to happen. I’m going to learn a lot from not only Wimbledon’s final but also the U.S. Open final and give it my best.

“Maybe this year was all about trying two times and getting it right the third time.”

‘It gets too much’: Elina Svitolina breaks down under the relentless Wimbledon spotlight

Thursday 13 July 2023 19:54 , Lawrence Ostlere

During an intense two weeks, the tennis court became Elina Svitolina’s sanctuary. Her simple stand of refusing to shake hands with Russian and Belarussian players took on heightened scrutiny at Wimbledon, a place where etiquette is sacred, and the spotlight brought with it relentless questions and an insatiable lust for her emotions.

Full story:

Elina Svitolina breaks down under Wimbledon spotlight: ‘It gets too much’

Wimbledon 2023: Ken Skupski to miss brother’s final

Thursday 13 July 2023 19:11 , Lawrence Ostlere

Ken Skupski has opted to go on his family holiday in Ibiza instead of watching his brother Neal in the Wimbledon men’s doubles final.

Ken, who retired last year, is now coaching his younger sibling and had a conundrum after booking a family getaway to Ibiza that clashed with the finals weekend in SW19.

Neal revealed on Thursday that Ken was contemplating staying at the tournament for as long as he and partner Wesley Koolhof were in it but headed home after their 7-5 6-4 semi-final win over Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden.

He will now provide tactical analysis on their final opponents Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos from the Balearic Islands.

“He has just left,” Neal said of his brother. “His flight is 5am in the morning so he is driving back now and has a 2.30am taxi to the airport so he won’t be here.

“I’m perfectly fine with it, I knew the situation well in advance. He will be on the phone and doing all the homework tomorrow. We are a very good team together so I don’t think it will affect us.

“He has been waiting for this holiday for a couple of years now, Covid pushed it back a little bit, they changed the date twice.

“He doesn’t get to go on holiday often with his family because he is always away with me so I am not going to begrudge him a holiday with his kids. It is just one of those things.”

Wimbledon 2023: Hewitt and Reid reach another final

Thursday 13 July 2023 18:56 , Lawrence Ostlere

Britain’s Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have reached the final of the men’s wheelchair doubles at Wimbledon again.

The four-time winners are looking to regain their title after finishing runners up last year.

They beat Martin De La Puente from Spain and Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez 7-5 6-3 on Court One.

Hewett and Reid are also in the semi-finals of the singles tournament, so there could be an all-British final at the weekend.

But there were defeats for Britons Lucy Shuker, Andy Lapthorne and Greg Slade in their respective doubles semi-finals.

Ons Jabeur beats Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka to reach another Wimbledon final

Thursday 13 July 2023 18:22 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur is through to a second consecutive Wimbledon final after coming from a set down to beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka.

The Tunisian sixth seed, last year’s runner-up, won 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-3 to the delight of the Centre Court crowd, and likely to the relief of the All England Club and Buckingham Palace.

Sabalenka, banned from Wimbledon last year over the role of Belarus in the war in Ukraine, was a point from going a set and 5-3 up.

Ons Jabeur beats Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka to reach another Wimbledon final

Novak Djokovic hopes to hold off the future as he targets eighth Wimbledon title

Thursday 13 July 2023 18:15 , Mike Jones

Novak Djokovic hopes to show Wimbledon’s poster boy for the future Jannik Sinner that he is not ready to give up his Centre Court crown just yet.

The 36-year-old is gunning for a fifth straight title in SW19, which would move him level with record-holder Roger Federer on eight, but must first get past Sinner in Friday’s semi-final.

The Italian, 21, featured prominently in an official pre-tournament poster alongside Carlos Alcaraz as the future of the Championships. His presence on illustrator Grant Gruenhaupt’s artwork raised eyebrows but he is living up to the hype after reaching his first grand slam semi-final.

Novak Djokovic hopes to hold off the future as he targets eighth Wimbledon title

Tearful Elina Svitolina exits Wimbledon after inspiring run ends in semi-finals

Thursday 13 July 2023 18:09 , Mike Jones

Elina Svitolina became tearful as she reflected on the end of her hopes of winning the Wimbledon title for Ukraine.

Svitolina’s efforts amid war in her homeland and only nine months after giving birth to daughter Skai have been one of the stories of the tournament.

But her hopes of reaching a first grand slam final were ended in emphatic fashion by 24-year-old Czech Marketa Vondrousova, whose 6-3 6-3 victory makes her the first unseeded women’s finalist at Wimbledon since 1963.

Tearful Elina Svitolina exits Wimbledon after inspiring run ends in semi-finals

Britain’s Neal Skupski reaches Wimbledon men’s doubles final with Wesley Koolhof

Thursday 13 July 2023 18:02 , Mike Jones

Neal Skupski is one win away from a Wimbledon hat-trick after reaching the men’s doubles final with partner Wesley Koolhof.

The Liverpudlian won the mixed doubles in 2021 and 2022 and will have a shot at his first men’s title after a 7-5 6-4 win over Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden on Court One.

One break of serve in each set was enough for Skupski and Koolhof, who are top seeds, to get the job done as they made it into their second grand slam final together, booking a Centre Court appearance on Saturday.

Britain’s Neal Skupski reaches Wimbledon men’s doubles final with Wesley Koolhof

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur defeats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:55 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur on reaching the Women’s Singles final: “I’m learning to transform the bad energy into good.

“She can ace anytime, she can hit a big serve if I’m at break point and that’s frustrating a bit, but it can happen. I was watching [the other semi-final]. Marketa [Vondrousova] is a great player.

“I’ve already lost twice to her this year. I guess going for my revenge again is working. Hopefully the crowd will be here.”

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur defeats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:52 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur speaking on Centre Court after her semi-final win: “Thank you to the crowd that kept me in the match.

“It was very difficult with her shots and her serves. Thank you very much for believing in me. I’m working a lot with my mental coach about this. I might be writing a book about it!

“I’m very proud of myself because maybe the old me would have lost this match today and I would’ve been back home already. I’m finding the strength.”

How do you solve a problem like Marketa? Vondrousova is a riddle in the Wimbledon final

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:49 , Mike Jones

If someone other than Marketa Vondrousova is to win Wimbledon on Saturday, they will first have to figure out how to win a tennis match while putting themselves through the mental and physical misery of playing Marketa Vondrousova.

Each time Elina Svitolina returned to her seat she looked a little more perplexed, more drained. With each passing game the left-handed Vondrousova made herself increasingly awkward to face, putting comical spin on her backhand slice, picking obscure angles and covering the court so nimbly that there was no safe space for Svitolina to find, no easy way out.

The looping top-spin on Vondrousova’s forehand refused to slot into Svitolina’s hitting arc. Drop shots would appear unannounced. It made the Ukrainian wonder: do I stand on my heels to receive a deep, bouncing groundstroke, or stay on my toes to anticipate the drop? It was a question she could never fully answer.

How do you solve a problem like Marketa? Vondrousova is a Wimbledon final riddle

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur defeats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:44 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 6-3 Aryna Sabalenka

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur defeats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:41 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 6-3 Aryna Sabalenka

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur defeats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon final

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:40 , Mike Jones

What a comeback!

Ons Jabeur was a set and a break down in the second set before the momentum changed. Jabeur won 10 of the last 12 games to knock out the number two seed and reach the Wimbledon final for a second year in a row.

Jabeur is a crowd favourite here and they’ll be backing her all the way on Saturday.

Jabeur defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 6-4 6-3.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:38 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 6-3 Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka drills one into the net and Jabeur goes in front. 15-0.

Jabeur’s backhand clips the tape and Sabalenka nails a forehand wide. 30-0.

Sabalenka comes up to the net, meets the ball on the volley but fails to get it over the net. 40-0 and three match points.

Now it’s Sabalenka’s turn to hit the tape and win a point. One match point saved. 40-15.

Jabeur overcommits to a cross court backhand and pumps it out of play. Two match points saved. 40-30.

Ace!

Game, set and match to Ons Jabeur!

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:35 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 5-3 Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka challenges a call after knocking one out of play but the officials got it right and Ons Jabeur has another match point.

Sabalenka goes wide to Jabeur who sends her return over the back.

At deuce again, Jabeur whacks her return into the net the faults. Her second serve is drilled to her backhand but the Belarusian pings it down the line to win the game!

She’s still alive in this match.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:32 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 5-2 Aryna Sabalenka*

This is the last chance saloon for Aryna Sabalenka. She has to win the next three games to keep this match alive.

Jabeur takes the first point thanks to an error from Sabalenka but the Belarusian takes the next rally to draw level. A wonderful backhand return from Jabeur pings the ball across court and sets her up at 15-30.

Sabalenka the moves her from left-to-right to keep things interesting before she flicks a half-volley from the baseline into the net.

Jabeur has a match point and the noise level reaches a new height on Centre Court. Sabalenka responds with her 10th ace to force deuce.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:28 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 5-2 Aryna Sabalenka

Ons Jabeur has nerves of steel. She’s found a new gear to take the attack to Aryna Sabalenka but needs to hold here to complete her break in the final set.

Jabeur takes the first two points but needs to send down a second serve. The zip is gone from Sabalenka as she slumps her shoulders when a backhand hits the net.

The Tunisian holds to 15 and is one game away from the Wimbledon final!

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:25 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 4-2 Aryna Sabalenka

It’s a break point for Ons Jabeur! Her return from the serve is latched on early and there’s a big cheer as the Tunisian wins the point. Sabalenka misses her first serve next up but she peppers Jabeur’s backhand and forces the game back to deuce.

This is a huge game for the Belarusian. She needs to hold.

An incredible serve out wide is somehow forced back by Jabeur. The ball sits up for Sabalenka but she pumps it wide of the right hand singles line!

This break point is saved too! Sabalenka is on fire when the pressure is heaviest.

And here is the opening. Jabeur jabs a two-handed backhand into the net to leave Sabalenka within one point of taking the game, a fault forces her to send down a second serve. Jabeur goes after it and forces Sabalenka to stretch for a forehand that sails over the back.

Deuce.

Sabalenka errs once more with a powerfully struck forehand that lands wide. She then pings a backhand over the back and on her third attempt, Ons Jabeur has the break!

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:19 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 3-2 Aryna Sabalenka*

A break of serve at this point, from either player, would be monumental. Jabeur pings back a quality return of serve and forces Sabalenka into the net.

The number two seed then overcooks a potential forehand winner and smokes it well over the back to put Jabeur 0-30 ahead. Jabeur then misses a backhand and brings Sabalenka back into the game.

That’s a great serve. Sabalenka has Jabeur stretching towards to T line and then mullers back a forehand when Jabeur’s return loops over the net.

Sabalenka goes ahead but Jabeur forces the game to deuce. Who’s taking this game?

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:15 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 3-2 Aryna Sabalenka*

Sabalenka needs to dig deep. She’s quickly down 40-0 but steps onto the attack to pressure Jabeur. Sabalenka’s forehand is incredible and she smokes Jabeur across both sides of the court to take the next two points.

Jabeur isn’t worried and sends one down the T to close out the game and move back in front.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:12 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 2-2 Aryna Sabalenka

There’s a bit of bite from Ons Jabeur as she takes a couple of points from Aryna Sabalenka’s next service game. The Belarusian is composed enough to back herself, and her heavy serve, and she sees out the game.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:08 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 2-1 Aryna Sabalenka*

All the decisive action in this match has come towards the end of each set and the third set is shaping up to be no different. Ons Jabeur holds to love and moves back in front.

She seems very determined against a strong opponent.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:06 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 1-1 Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka’s response is a great one. She holds to love and lets out a roar to get herself pumped up once again. Which way will this match go from here?

It’s anyone’s guess.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 17:03 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 1-0 Aryna Sabalenka*

Ons Jabeur has the advantage of serving first in the third and final set. Despite a strong return from Aryna Sabalenka first up, Jabeur is bang on target with her serve and holds to 15.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:57 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 6-4 Aryna Sabalenka

The pressure is all on Aryna Sabalenka now. She’s been pushed to the limits a few times from her own serve but this time there’s the added knowledge that if she loses Ons Jabeur will claim the set.

Sabalenka takes the first point but Jabeur pings a backhand winner down the line to draw level. A beautiful serve and follow up sees Sabalenka move back ahead but a loose forehand from the Belarusian sends the ball into the net. 30-30.

Break point, Sabalenka misses a cross court backhand and Jabeur has a set point. Can she take it? Yes!

A backhand return of serve flies down the line and Ons Jabeur has the second set. Oh my word.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:53 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 5-4 Aryna Sabalenka*

Aryna Sabalenka responds to losing the previous game. She takes the first two points against the serve but Jabeur gets lucky when hitting the tape and landing the ball in play.

Her fastest serve of the day brings the Tunisian back level but a missed volley gives Sabalenka a break point of her own.

Sabalenka is too keen though and goes after a tricky forehand down the line which it knocked too long. Deuce.

Jabeur takes the game! She moves within one game of taking the second set. What a turnaround this is.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:49 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 4-4 Aryna Sabalenka

Jabeur is trying to go heavy with her ground strokes but she’s being matched by Aryna Sabalenka who is the heavier hitter. Jabeur needs to win this game and a poor slice from Sabalenka opens the door at 30-30.

A great rally is dominated by Jabeur who works the ball across to the left side of court but Sabalenka gets across and drills the ball down the line to win the point!

She’s 40-30 up now. Jabeur doesn’t let the game go though. She unleashes a powerful return from a second serve and forces the ball to the baseline. Sabalenka’s response takes the ball just over the net and Jabeur drops it back to force deuce.

The next rally is the longest of the match! It’s 13 shots with both players trading blows both forehand and back. Jabeur finds the net to give the rally to Sabalenka but the Belarusian pumps one wide in the next rally to take the game back to deuce.

This is tense now. Sabalenka double faults and gifts up a break point.

Jabeur takes it! Incredible scenes, she’s back on serve!

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:40 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 3-4 Aryna Sabalenka*

Jabeur is trying to switch things up. A half-volley drop shot from the Tunisin brings Sabalenka up the court and forces her return wide.

She tries again but some good hustle from the Belarusian gets Sabalenka on the board at 30-15.

Jabeur falls back on her serve being a potent weapon and takes the next two points to get back in the set at 4-3. Sabalenka leads by a break though and will want to press home her advantage.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:37 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 2-4 Aryna Sabalenka

Ons Jabeur is going to come out swinging in this game. She manages to get back a wide serve but Sabalenka is quickly up the court and pushes a forehand winner past the Tunisian.

Sabalenka holds to love to complete her break and there’s a totally new complexion to this match. It feels like a matter of time before the Belarusian gets the job done.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:33 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 2-3 Aryna Sabalenka*

Oh this is the moment. Aryna Sabalenka steps up to pile the pressure on Ons Jabeur and bullies her serve for the first time in the match.

She flies up to 0-40 and Jabeur falters with a double fault to gift her the game. Sabalenka breaks for the first time in the match. Will she go on to win from here?

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:31 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 2-2 Aryna Sabalenka

Here we go. Ons Jabeur is going to have to take some more risks against Sabalenka’s serve to try and throw the Belarusian off kilter. At 30-0 she takes on the serve with a lovely backhand that comes fizzing back at Sabalenka who can’t reach it.

The next point comes to Jabeur too and it looks as though she’s about to go in front after a couple of great defensive shots. The ball sits up for a forehand down the line but Jabeur drills it into the net.

Sabalenka misses her first serve but makes up for it with a fine drop shot that wins her the game.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:26 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 2-1 Aryna Sabalenka*

At the minute it feels as though the players are still recovering from the physical and emotional battle that was the first set tiebreak. These three opening matches have all come and gone quickly.

Jabeur holds to love to go back ahead.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:25 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-7 1-1 Aryna Sabalenka

There’s a couple of decent winners from Jabeur but Sabalenka nails her first serves and gets on the board in the second set. Still, there’s been no breaks of serve.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:21 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 1-0 Aryna Sabalenka*

Can Ons Jabeur shrug off the disappointment of losing the first set? Both players were well balanced in terms of skill but the feeling was that Jabeur had the better chances to win it.

The Tunisian loves Centre Court at Wimbledon. She’d be over the moon to reach the final again and starts off the second set with gusto.

Jabeur is swiftly up to 40-15 but a double fault gives Sabalenka a chance. The Belarusian goes long from the next serve though and Jabeur takes the first game.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:17 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-7 (5-7) Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka has a set point after unleashing on the Jabeur serve but the Tunisian responds brilliantly with a serve and follow up smash.

Aryna Sabalenka clinches the tiebreak with her own serve and with it takes the first set.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:15 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-6 (4-5) Aryna Sabalenka

That is spectacular! Aryna Sabalenka believes she’s controlling the rally from Ons Jabeur’s serve and smokes a backhand to the back left corner. Jabeur reaches for the ball and whips it down the line to win the point instead leaving Sabalenka dumbstruck.

Jabeur’s mini advantage is snuffed out though as Sabalenka takes the next point. An ace down the T from the Belarusian brings her level at 4-4 before a long forehand from Jabeur lands milimetres over the line and puts Sabalenka in front.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:12 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 6-6 (3-2) Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka’s serve should pay off for her in this contest but she needs to put a bit of pressure on Jabeur. Three points in and the tiebreak remains on serve with Jabeur in front 2-1.

The Belarusian is too good with her forehand attacks. She belts the ball left-to-right and has Jabeur scrambling to get it back in play. The point goes to Sabalenka.

However, the first mini break comes to Ons Jabeur following a Sabalenka double fault!

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:09 , Mike Jones

Ons Jabeur 6-6 Aryna Sabalenka*

A backhand down the line from Jabeur puts her in front after both players trade blows to get to 15-15. Jabeur’s serve puts Sabalenka on the back foot and the Tunisian flies through the rest of the game to force a tiebreak.

Wimbledon LIVE: Ons Jabeur vs Aryna Sabalenka

Thursday 13 July 2023 16:07 , Mike Jones

*Ons Jabeur 5-6 Aryna Sabalenka

What Ons Jabeur can do, so can Aryna Sabalenka. She drops a point but breezes through the next game to hold serve. Is the first set heading for a tiebreak or can Sabalenka break Jabeur?