An astonishing love affair: Ons Jabeur continues near flawless streak at Madrid Open ahead of legendary stars
WTA
Ons
Jabeur emerges as the female tennis player with the highest win percentage at
the Madrid Open since the tournament's inception in 2009. The Tunisian boasts
an impeccable 90.9% win rate (10-1), surpassing the likes of Serena Williams
(87%), Iga Swiatek (81.8%), Aryna Sabalenka (81.3%), and Kiki Bertens (78.9%).
The
world No. 9 has had an inconsistent 2024 season, suffering four consecutive
first-round defeats (Doha, Indian Wells, Miami, and Charleston). Additionally,
she had not secured back-to-back victories since the WTA 250 Ningbo Open in
October 2023, where she clinched her first hardcourt title.
Jabeur's return to Madrid reignites her tennis prowess
Her
last appearance in Madrid was in 2022 when she captured the title by defeating
Jessica Pegula in the final. Notably, she overcame tough opponents like Belinda
Bencic, Simona Halep, and Ekaternina Alexandrova en route to her lone WTA 1000
title to date.
In her
maiden Madrid Open outing a year prior, Jabeur suffered her only defeat in
Madrid, retiring during the third round against Belinda Bencic with the score
at 6-7, 3-4.
Arriving
in Madrid has rejuvenated Jabeur, signaling improvements in her game and
putting an end to her season's slump. For the first time in six months, she
secured consecutive victories, defeating Anna Karolina Schmiedlova (No. 68)
6-4, 5-7, 6-3, and the 32nd seed Leylah Fernandez (No. 35) 7-5, 2-6, 6-4. These
wins propel her to the fourth round of the tournament, where she will face
former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko (No.10).
Ons Jabeur at 2022 Mutua Madrid Open
The
three-times Grand Slam finalist has enlisted former world No. 7 Fernando
Verdasco as her coach for these two weeks, hinting at a potentially longer
partnership. Despite Verdasco still being listed as an active player at 40
years old, he is contemplating his future in tennis.
With a
current record of 10-1, Jabeur stands as the only player to exceed a 90% win
rate at the Madrid Open since the inception of the women's draw.
Madrid Open Win Percentage
| Player | Win Percentage | Record | Titles (runner-up) |
| Ons Jabeur | 90,9% | 10-1 | 1(0) |
| Serena Williams | 87,0% | 20-3 | 2(0) |
| Iga Swiatek | 81,8% | 9-2 | 0(1) |
| Aryna Sabalenka | 81,3% | 13-3 | 2(0) |
| Kiki Bertens | 78,9% | 15-4 | 1(1) |
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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