LE CHOC POUR KAROLINA PLISKOVA 🇨🇿 !!! 💥 L’ancienne N°1 mondiale s’offre sa plus grande victoire de la saison au terme d’un gros combat en 3 sets face à Ons Jabeur 🇹🇳 (7-6, 6-7, 7-5) et rallie les demi-finales à Nottingham 🇬🇧 ! 💪🔥
“She’s a big favorite at Wimbledon,” Pliskova praises Jabeur after defeating her at Nottingham Open
WTASaturday, 15 June 2024 at 22:00
Karolina Pliskova praised Ons Jabeur and named her as one of the favorites for Wimbledon after defeating her in the quarterfinals of the Rothesay Nottingham Open. The former world No. 1 returns to the semifinals of a tournament for the first time since February at the Doha Open.
Despite a strong start to the year with a title at the WTA 250 Transylvania Open and later reaching the semifinals of the WTA 1000 Doha Open, Pliskova had not managed consecutive wins again until this grass-swing began in the best possible way. The 6th seed overcame a tough match against world No. 10 Jabeur with a score of 7-6(8), 6-7(3), 7-5.
Pliskova Back in Form on Grass
The 32-year-old Czech secured her third victory in four encounters against Jabeur. Although she is currently only world No. 50, Pliskova demonstrated that she remains one of the best players on grass. Known as one of the best servers in the history of the game, Pliskova has previously shown her prowess on grass with three titles and a runner-up finish at Wimbledon in 2021, where she lost to then world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty.
Pliskova did not hide her joy after defeating the Tunisian Jabeur on Saturday at the Nottingham Open. Both players are familiar with being Wimbledon finalists, as Jabeur was a runner-up in both 2022 and 2023, falling just short of the title twice.
Pliskova commented that Jabeur will be a contender again at the All England Club: “I thought it was a great match. I think she is one of the toughest opponents to play on grass. We never actually played on grass. After today, I think she’s a big favorite at Wimbledon. She played 2 finals there. Very pleased to be through,” the world No. 50 said.
Jabeur lost in the last two Wimbledon finals: 2022 against Elena Rybakina and 2023 against Marketa Vondrousova.
In the semifinals, Pliskova will face young French player Diane Parry, who is gradually living up to the early expectations placed on her. At 21, Parry is seeking her first final in a WTA tournament but will first have to overcome Pliskova, whom she has never faced before.
Stay updated with the latest live tennis scores from all your favorite matches.
claps 0visitors 115
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Rybakina is back!!
mandoist21-12-2024 - She sems to have a turbulent relationship with The Truth. Not even smartenough to make an excuse like "I severely twisted my ankle yesterday" -- then be seen shopping in some city next day while "recuperating"!mandoist21-12-2024
- Why do you even publish this TwatCaster's PATHETIC stunt for attention? There's plenty of reasons why imbeciles like him are 'talking' and people like Iga Swiatek are 'walking the walk'. Tennisuptodate should be above this tripe.mandoist16-12-2024
- If and when Political Correctness and gullible hearts over-rule BIOLOGY, the Human world begins its already seeming decline.mandoist15-12-2024
- The new generation has arrived and these guys need to do it with the left overs.
AceOfBase13-12-2024 - Every young, inexperiend CEO has "better" ideas (and friends to hire).mandoist12-12-2024
- What a load of nonsense. Emotional stress definitely didn’t cause her wrist or ankle injuries.Lyca10-12-2024
- Taylor Fritz 🎾 – the surprising third for many. 🎄 A great Christmas tree quiz question! 🎅✨MrAndreeva10-12-2024
- Simona Halep taking the axe out 🪓😮💨MrAndreeva08-12-2024
- ITIA is literally a Secret Organization. Way past time for a neutral entity to oversee, if not guide, these Elitists within ITIA whom enjoy their ability to keep their "investigations" in a business as usual format behind closed doors!!mandoist08-12-2024
