Thesecond semifinal of the WTA 500 in Stuttgartin the inner clay, was completed earlier than expected. Ons Jabeur suffered an injury that forced him to leave their meeting in front of Iga Swiatek when almost three match games are played. So in a 3-0 and abandonmentthe world number 1 has advanced to a title match which he will face this Sunday Aryna Sabalenka.
Stop from the beginning of the game, Jabeur requested medical time out after the first game of the match. In it, a problem in the left calf is treated. He came back after that attention to try to continue the match, but Swiatek broke his serve and then held his serve with no problem against a Tunisian player who was barely able to move.
So, down 3-0, Jabeur decided to leave the match, also in anticipation of the tough clay court tour he was facing. In a few days must defend the title in Madrid and final in Romeif the physical problems do not worsen, with Roland Garros approaching the calendar.
This way, it will be swiatek will play the final this Sunday against Sabalenka. The Pole, who will return to the courts in this tournament after missing the WTA 1000 in Miami due to injury, will play her. third season finale, after their title in Doha and their loss in the title match in Dubai. He defended his victory last year in search of a thirteenth scepter on his record, although a tough duel awaits him against a discarded Sabalenka at the beginning of this year.
In fact, the 2022 final will be reissued. Swiatek prevailed 4-2 head to head, with two wins in as many matches on clay. Last year, the Pole won the title match with a double 6-2.
Source: La Verdad
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