Before entering the women's singles final at Wimbledon this year, Ons Jabeur was rated much higher than Vondrousova because she had a higher ranking and had been to the final of the Grand Slam tournament twice. In addition, the determination to become the first African player to win the Grand Slam tournament will give Ons Jabeur more motivation. Despite being ranked lower, Vondrousova was in the final of the 2019 French Open and has gone 2 matches undefeated against the Tunisian this year.
Ons Jabeur started very well but still received defeat in the final match.
Ons Jabeur started better, breaking Vondrousova's serve twice to lead 4-2. However, the Czech showed why she was in the final when she scored four goals in a row to end the first set 6-4. In the second set, Ons Jabeur continued to lead 3-1 but the pressure caused her to make mistakes in her shots and concede another 4-6 to Vondrousova.
Tennis player Vondrousova returns at decisive moments
With the victory after 1 hour and 20 minutes of play, Vondrousova won her first Grand Slam title and became the first unseeded player to win the Wimbledon women's singles title in 60 years since the legendary Billie Jean King in 1963. Vondrousova also joined seniors Jana Novotna and Petra Kvitova as the Czechs to win a Grand Slam on grass. She is also the ninth unseeded champion at a Grand Slam.
Vondrousova wins first Grand Slam title
“I didn't know what was going on and it's an amazing feeling. After everything I've been through, it's amazing to be able to stand here and hold this. Tennis is crazy. Comebacks are not easy, you don't know what to expect, I was hoping I could come back like this and now it's happening," Vondrousova said immediately after the victory.
Ons Jabeur cries after finishing runner-up at Grand Slam for third time
Meanwhile, his third defeat in a Grand Slam final has prevented Ons Jabeur from writing a new page in African tennis history. This was considered a great opportunity for the Tunisian player to make history, but unfortunately Ons Jabeur has not been able to do so.
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