(Provided by Tennis World USA)
Ons Jabeur pulled Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “SIUUU” celebration just moments after making tennis history at the French Open. On Monday, world No 7 Jabeur defeated Bernarda Pera 6-3 6-1 to reach the French Open quarterfinal.
In the hallway, Tunisian tennis star Jabeur hit the SIUUU celebration and hugged her husband.
ð¤£ð¤£ https://t.co/Ndk5JjPhgd — Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) June 5, 2023
Per OptaAce, by reaching the French Open quarterfinal, 28-year-old Jabeur became the first African player male or female to reach the quarterfinal in each of the four Grand Slam tournaments in the Open Era.
1 – With victory over Bernarda Pera at #RolandGarros, Ons Jabeur has become the first African player male or female to reach the quarter-final stage at each of the four Grand Slams in the Open Era. Pioneer. @rolandgarros @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/4TTFjykvFZ — OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 5, 2023
Jabeur heating up after early 2023 struggles
After exiting the Australian Open in the second round, Jabeur underwent surgery on her knee.
Jabeur returned in March but then suffered a calf injury during her Stuttgart semifinal match and missed Madrid….
