On July 10th, history was made at the All England Club in Wimbledon. Ons Jabeur of Tunisia and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus became the first two players from their respective countries to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament.
Jabeur, the world number 75, defeated the number 11 seed, Petra Martic, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a thrilling match that lasted two hours and 20 minutes. This was Jabeur’s first ever Grand Slam quarterfinal and she is now the first Arab woman to reach the semifinals of a major tournament.
Sabalenka, the world number 10, had an even more impressive run to the semifinals. She defeated the number three seed, Karolina Pliskova, 6-3, 6-3 in just one hour and 20 minutes. This was Sabalenka’s second Grand Slam quarterfinal and she is now the first Belarusian woman to reach the semifinals of a major tournament.
This is a historic moment for both countries and for women’s tennis. Jabeur and Sabalenka have both achieved something that no other player from their countries has ever done before. It is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport.
The two will now face off in the semifinals on July 11th. It will be an exciting match between two players who have worked hard to get to this point. No matter who wins, it will be a historic moment for both countries.
This is a great achievement for both Jabeur and Sabalenka and it is sure to inspire other players from their countries to follow in their footsteps. It is a great example of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication.
