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World No 5 Ons Jabeur says she is “so happy” for Aryna Sabalenka’s success and jokingly wishes the Belarusian to stay ranked at No 1 until she replaces her at the top spot. Sabalenka, 25, will officially overtake Iga Swiatek from the world No 1 spot on Monday.
After chasing Swiatek since winning the Australian Open, Sabalenka accomplished her goal at the US Open. “Honestly, I’m so happy for Aryna. She deserved that. She’s a very solid player. I’ve practiced with her. Big serve, big hitter.
I think she deserves to be No. 1 spot. She deserved that for a long time ago. Definitely the match yesterday was very interesting. Not so many people surprised because Jelena can play amazing, amazing games. That’s the beauty of also WTA, to find different heroes.
I honestly love how Aryna plays with her passion on the court. You can feel it. Hopefully she will stay No 1 until I get there and take her place,” Jabeur said of Sabalenka reaching the world No 1 ranking.
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Meanwhile, there won’t be a Jabeur and Sabalenka meeting in back-to-back Grand Slams.
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