Following her US Open final defeat, Ons Jabeur had joked that she was not a fan of Iga Swiatek.
The Polish World No. 1 put in a medical efficiency on Saturday, beating Jabeur 6-2, 7-6(5) on the Arthur Ashe Stadium to clinch her maiden US Open and third Grand Slam title. The Tunisian, on the opposite hand, completed because the runner-up at a Major for the second time, having misplaced to Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon earlier this 12 months.
In her post-match on-court interview, Jabeur congratulated Swiatek on her title win and likewise joked about not liking her very a lot.
“I want to thank the crowd for cheering me up. I really tried but Iga did not make it easy for me. She deserves to win today. I don’t like her very much right now, but it’s okay,” Ons Jabeur stated.
When requested about her emotions in direction of the World No. 1 at her press convention, Jabeur clarified that she was solely joking, earlier than stating that she’d forgive her for the win if she gifted her one thing good.
“I was joking when I said I don’t like her. I’ll forgive her when she gives me a Rolex or something,” she clarified, with a smile.
The pair have confronted every a couple of occasions over the previous few seasons. Last 12 months, Jabeur gained each their clashes whereas Swiatek gained twice this 12 months. The 28-year-old stated that she hopes to play her in massive matches going ahead and likewise catch her within the WTA rankings.
“Yeah, definitely we’ll play each other because she’s No. 1, I’m No. 2. Hopefully it will be great matches between us. She improved a lot I think her forehand and her serve. She’s always been solid in the backhand. That’s kind of tough. Physically she’s everywhere. She can bring any ball. It’s always tough to play someone that puts one more shot in,” she stated.
“Yeah, we’ll play each other in the Finals, I think so. Maybe we’ll be different groups. I don’t know. But, yeah, catching up in the ranking, I know she has a lot of defending points, I have none. That’s kind of the goal,” she added.
“I have nothing to regret because I did everything possible” – Ons Jabeur
Speaking about her efficiency towards Iga Swiatek within the US Open final, Ons Jabeur said that her opponent began robust, which left her chasing the competition and attempting to remain within the recreation.
“She come off like really strong and put a lot of pressure on me. That didn’t help. I was trying to get in the match. It was very tough. And she was playing really good at certain times. I was trying to get into the rally. Hitting lines a lot of times, kind of annoying from her,” she stated.
“Second set, again, I had my chances, she had hers. I was just coming back, coming back. At certain times it was kind of tough because I wish I had, like, that lead so I can continue and build on it. I know she didn’t play as good as the first set at certain times, maybe I should have taken my shot,” she added.
That stated, Ons Jabeur said that she gave her finest within the match and has no regrets.
“To be honest with you, I have nothing to regret because I did everything possible. I wish I served little bit better today. It would have helped me a lot. You know, you know Iga, how she plays in finals. It’s very enough to beat her. I will keep positive and work on the things that was missing today,” she defined.
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