Jabeur on Facing Her Fan

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, January 15, 2024

Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur has impressed gamers all around the world.

The sixth-seeded Jabeur will come face-to-face with one among her largest followers when she faces 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva within the Australian Open second spherical.

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A yr in the past, Andreeva reached the AO ladies’ remaining then went on to rocket up the WTA rankings to her present rank of No. 47.

Andreeva, who was ranked No. 312 final April, certified for each Roland Garros and Wimbledon final summer time the place she made all of it the best way to the spherical of 16.

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Jabeur provided candid evaluation of going through one among her largest followers.

“It may be a really tough match. I do know she’s 16 years outdated, however she’s very powerful,” Jabeur advised the media in Melbourne. “I is likely to be her idol, however she needs to go there and kick my ass, for certain.

“Nevertheless it’s an honor to play her, actually. I am a giant fan of her and love her perspective on the courtroom. It may be a tremendous match for each of us. I’ve been — I wished to apply together with her, however each time it is tough. Right here is the primary apply till the following ones.”

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