Ons Jabeur and Elena Rybakina secured their spots in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2023, setting up an exciting rematch of last year’s final. Jabeur dominated her match against Petra Kvitova, winning 6-0 6-3, while Rybakina advanced swiftly when Beatriz Haddad Maia retired due to injury after just five games.
In another match, second seed Aryna Sabalenka claimed a 6-4 6-0 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova, securing her place in the last eight.
Unlike the previous day’s thrilling matches, the anticipated matches of the day turned out to be one-sided affairs. Rybakina broke Haddad Maia’s serve early in the match, but the Brazilian player struggled with a lower back issue and eventually conceded the match at 4-1.
Jabeur returned to the court with determination after her previous tough round and swiftly won the first set in just 22 minutes. Although Kvitova managed to get on the scoreboard later, she never posed a significant challenge to Jabeur’s dominance.
Jabeur, who had lost four out of five previous meetings with Kvitova, expressed her desire for revenge in her post-match interview, referring to their final encounter from the previous year. Rybakina, on the other hand, started her match impressively with an ace and secured a break early on, but Haddad Maia’s back injury forced her to retire, leading to Rybakina’s progression.
Rybakina expressed sympathy for her opponent and hoped that Haddad Maia’s injury was not serious. The Kazakh player acknowledged the unfortunate circumstances but looked forward to the next round.
Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion, displayed her ruthless form by defeating Alexandrova. The Russian struggled to handle Sabalenka’s powerful shots and aggression from the baseline. Sabalenka’s victory sets up a quarter-final clash against Eastbourne champion Madison Keys.
With Sabalenka’s win, all of the top four women’s seeds have reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the first time since 2009. Sabalenka, who missed the tournament last year after reaching the semi-finals in 2021, seems determined to achieve another impressive run at SW19.
Wimbledon 2023 continues to provide thrilling matches as the competition reaches the quarter-final stage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Wimbledon 2023
Q: Who advanced to the quarter-finals in Wimbledon 2023?
A: Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur advanced to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2023.
Q: Did Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur set up a rematch of last year’s final?
A: Yes, Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur set up an exciting rematch of last year’s final at Wimbledon 2023.
Q: How did Ons Jabeur perform in her match against Petra Kvitova?
A: Ons Jabeur dominated her match against Petra Kvitova, winning with a score of 6-0, 6-3.
Q: What was the result of the match between Elena Rybakina and Beatriz Haddad Maia?
A: The match between Elena Rybakina and Beatriz Haddad Maia was cut short when Haddad Maia retired due to an injury after just five games.
Q: Who will Aryna Sabalenka face in the quarter-finals?
A: Aryna Sabalenka will face Madison Keys in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon 2023.
Q: How many Grand Slam matches has Aryna Sabalenka won in 2023?
A: Aryna Sabalenka has won 16 Grand Slam matches in 2023 so far.
Q: Did all of the top four women’s seeds reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2023?
A: Yes, all of the top four women’s seeds have reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon 2023 for the first time since 2009.
More about Wimbledon 2023
- Wimbledon 2023 Official Website
- BBC Wimbledon Coverage
- Elena Rybakina Player Profile
- Ons Jabeur Player Profile
- Aryna Sabalenka Player Profile
- Madison Keys Player Profile
