In a bid to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open, former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is gearing up to face three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur. Despite Jabeur’s formidable reputation, Raducanu exudes confidence, stating she has “nothing to lose” in the upcoming clash.
Raducanu’s journey to the last 16 saw her deliver an impressive performance against the second seed, Marie Bouzkova, defeating the world No. 36 with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-1 in just 82 minutes. Although the young British player has yet to secure a victory against top 10 players in her career, facing the world No. 6 in Jabeur doesn’t daunt her; instead, it fills her with excitement.
Speaking about the anticipated match, Raducanu acknowledged Jabeur’s status as the home favorite, saying, “She’s definitely the home favorite here, rightfully so. I really like Ons; she’s someone who’s kind of taken me under her wing as I’ve been new to the tour.” Raducanu expressed her eagerness for the challenge, emphasizing her positive mindset. “I’m really pleased to have put myself in this situation, and I’m going out with nothing to lose against her,” she added.
Despite currently holding the world No. 296 ranking, Raducanu’s recent performances indicate a strong comeback after recovering from wrist and ankle surgeries. This marks her third consecutive tournament where she has progressed to the second round, showcasing her resilience and determination on the court.
Showdown in Abu Dhabi 💥
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As Raducanu prepares for the clash against Jabeur, tennis enthusiasts will be keenly watching to see if the young British talent can continue her impressive run and potentially secure a breakthrough victory against a top-ranked opponent. The matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter between two skilled players, each vying for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals of the Abu Dhabi Open.
Raducanu in Abu Dhabi, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.296, the Brit achieved a 3-2 match record in 2024. The Brit is now playing in Abu Dhabi where she conquered the world no.36 Marie Bouzkova 6-4 6-1.
Emma Raducanu will fight against the world no.6 Ons Jabeur in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Stadium Court. They have never competed against each other up to now in top tournaments.
Ons Jabeur in 2024
Now ranked no.6, the Tunisian played her last match on the 17th of January when she lost to world no.35 Mirra Andreeva 6-0 6-2 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this year the Tunisian has achieved a composed 1-1 match record.
Jabeur has scheduled to play next in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 12th of February.
Emma Raducanu and Ons Jabeur have never fought against each other.
