Mirra Andreeva, proper, of Russia is being congratulated by Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in following second spherical match on the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
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Ons Jabeur suffered a shocking 6-0, 6-2 loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva within the Australian Open second spherical on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, because the sixth seed’s bid to change into the primary Arab and African lady to win a Grand Slam title lay in tatters.
Jabeur started the match with a giant ace down the center however rapidly discovered herself on the again foot as her 16-year-old opponent capitalised on some uncharacteristic errors to cruise via the opening set in 20 minutes conceding eight factors.
In her fourth Grand Slam essential draw look since making her debut ultimately 12 months’s French Open, Andreeva confirmed maturity past her years as Jabeur desperately sought solutions from her teaching group after the early jolt.
Jabeur – dubbed by followers as Tunisia’s ‘Minister of Happiness’ – swapped her trademark smile for a extra decided look and the 29-year-old held early within the subsequent set however there was no stopping Andreeva, who raised her degree once more and pulled away.
