


"It is a dream come true after years and years of work and sacrifice," said Jabeur. Ranked second in the world, Jabeur is the first African woman to reach a major final since South Africa's Sandra Reynolds at Wimbledon in 1960. Maria gave birth to her second child Cecilia only last year, and has defied the odds in a remarkable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals. Jabeur has become a favourite at Wimbledon, and she and good friend Maria thrilled the crowd, before sharing a long and loving embrace at the net as Jabeur secured victory. Rahul Gandhi is Congress MP from Wayanad, Kerala.Rybakina then became the first singles player from Kazakhstan to reach a major final with a 6-3 6-3 dismantling of former champion Simona Halep. Water is 'the most precious common good,' and 'needs to be at the center of the global political agenda,' Guterres said at the end of a three-day UN conference that experts said held a measure of promise Humanity must chart new course on water use: UN chief The US Senate confirmed Garcetti's nomination earlier this month, ending a protracted hiatus of over two years to fill the key diplomatic position I don't take Russia lightly,' Biden added, while also suggesting that reports of their rapprochement had probably been 'exaggerated'Įric Garcetti sworn in as US Ambassador to India Joe Biden says China 'hasn't yet' delivered arms to Russia Macron is set to travel to China early next month for talks with President Xi Jinping, as Western leaders are urging Beijing to pressure Russia over the war in Ukraine ĮU chief to accompany France's Macron during China visit Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Her first major title was at the French Open in 2018. Halep is the only one of Thursday's four semi-finalists not to drop a set at this year's tournament. The former world number one from Romania collected her second Grand Slam crown at the All England Club three years ago. On Thursday, she faces Halep, who hopes to recreate the "perfect match" that delivered the 2019 Wimbledon title. Germany's Maria, ranked 103, came back from maternity leave less a year ago after the birth of her second daughter.įor the second semi-final, standing at 6 feet (1.84 metres), world number 23 Rybakina is the big-hitting star of the women's tournament, firing an event-leading 44 aces over five rounds so far. Jabeur said it would be difficult to face 34-year-old Maria, a mother of two, whom she described as her "barbecue buddy".
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Halep has already won this tournament and is playing again at the All England Club for the first time since earning the title in 2019. Jabeur is trying to become the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final.
