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Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur Beats Elena Rybakina To Book A Spot In The Semis

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur avenged for her defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday by beating tournament favourite Elena Rybakina and reach the last four.

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Ons Jabeur (in pic) of Tunisia in action against Elena Rybakina of Russia in Wimbledon quarter-final
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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur avenged for her defeat in last year's Wimbledon final on Wednesday by beating tournament favourite Elena Rybakina and reach the last four. (More Tennis News)

In a repeat of the 2022 title match, the Tunisian sixth seed beat her third-ranked opponent 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-1 on Centre Court. 

Upon beating Rybakina, Jabeur said, "I said I am going for my shots because if you try to go easy with her it is not going to work.

"It is not easy playing her but I wish we could exchange this match for the finals last year."

With this victory, Jabeur will face world number two Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals.

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"I saw she won very quick which I wasn't happy with," Jabeur said of Sabalenka.

"She is an amazing player. She hits very fast like Elena so it will be very challenging. It will be a difficult match but I will keep this spirit on the court and hopefully the crowd will be with me."

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