Ons Jabeur produced a superb comeback to beat Aryna Sabalenka and set up a Wimbledon women’s singles final against unseeded Czech Marketa Vondrousova.
Jabeur’s hopes were slipping away at a set and 4-2 behind but she fought back before riding a wave of momentum and support to win 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-3.
ONS-TOPPABLE ????????@Ons_Jabeur produces a stunning comeback against No.2 seed Aryna Sabalenka to reach the ladies’ final, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-3 ????#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/cFSnkIn55Y
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It means there is guaranteed to be a new Wimbledon and Grand Slam champion after Saturday’s final.
Vondrousova ended Ukrainian Elina Svitolina’s run by winning 6-3 6-3.
The 2023 Ladies' Singles final is set.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Gu3lgPUtn1
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2023
She is the first unseeded player to reach the Wimbledon women’s singles final in the Open era.
Tunisia’s Jabeur, the sixth seed, was beaten in last year’s final by Elena Rybakina.