By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, February 9, 2024
The Minister of Happiness shared sadness on court today.
Ons Jabeur shed tears on court during her 6-3, 6-4 Abu Dhabi quarterfinal loss to Beatriz Haddad Maia.
It’s unclear at this point if physical pain provoked Jabeur’s tears or if she was suffering from an emotional issue.
Ons Jabeur has tears in her eyes in this 2nd set against Beatriz Haddad Maia
Not sure if she’s dealing with something physical or if it’s something else.
Never want to see this.
Hopefully Ons is alright. 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/xQKNkg8bs0
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) February 9, 2024
The second-seeded Jabeur wiped away tears during the second set of the quarterfinal loss.
It was Haddad Maia’s first Top 10 win since the 2023 Roland Garros when she beat No. 7 Jabeur 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-1 to reach her maiden major semifinal in Paris.
Two-time Wimbledon finalist Jabeur was coming off one of her best performances of the season.
A masterful Jabeur ripped 35 winners dismantling Emma Raducanu 6-4, 6-1 in her Abu Dhabi opener on Wednesday.
Hopefully, Jabeur, who seemed to be in good spirits earlier in the week engaging with Abu Dhabi fans, will feel better.
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