Ons Jabeur Shines in Doha with Stunning Win Over Zheng Qinwen
Ons Jabeur has made a triumphant return to top-level tennis, securing a commanding straight-sets victory over world No. 7 Zheng Qinwen at the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha. The Tunisian star, once ranked No. 2 in the world, displayed incredible resilience and skill, defeating Zheng 6-4, 6-2 in just 89 minutes. This marks Jabeur’s first Top 10 victory since April 2024, signaling that she is back in top form after a difficult season plagued by injuries.
The match was a statement performance from Jabeur, who dominated Zheng with her signature variety of shots and intelligent court play. Despite a slow start, she quickly found her rhythm, turning a 1-3 deficit in the first set into a commanding lead by winning nine of the next eleven games. Zheng, the reigning Olympic champion, struggled to find her footing in her first match since her early exit at the Australian Open last month. While she showed flashes of her powerful game, inconsistency and unforced errors proved costly.
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Jabeur, playing in front of a supportive crowd waving Tunisian flags, soaked in the moment. “It's every player's dream to see people chanting like this,” she said in her on-court interview. “That definitely gave me motivation to push through.”
Zheng attempted to mount a comeback late in the match, saving a match point and reclaiming a break. But Jabeur remained composed, forcing errors from Zheng and capitalizing on a double fault to close out the match.
The victory sets up an exciting Round of 16 clash against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. Though Jabeur trails 2-6 in their head-to-head record, she will be riding the momentum of this big win. Her recent performances suggest she is returning to the level that saw her reach three Grand Slam finals in the past.
Jabeur’s resurgence in Doha is particularly special. Just a few years ago, she struggled to win a single match at this tournament, but perseverance and hard work have made her one of the sport’s biggest stars. Now, she aims to carry this momentum forward and chase her first WTA 1000 title.
With her confidence growing and her game clicking into place, could this be the season where Ons Jabeur finally captures her first Grand Slam title? Only time will tell, but for now, her fans can celebrate a thrilling performance in Doha.
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