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Madeline Coleman

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Jabeur becomes first arab player to reach grand slam final | Mind Blowing Facts

Tatjana Maria congratulates the winner Ons Jabeur.

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Ons Jabeur advanced to her first Grand Slam final after defeating  Tatjana Maria, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on Thursday. 

The No. 3 seed became the first Arab player to reach a major final with the win. Jabeur is also the first African woman to reach a Grand Slam final during the Open era. During Saturday’s final, the Tunisian player will either face 2019 Wimbledon champion Simona Halep or No. 17 seed Elena Rybakina.

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