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After his defeat against Elena Rybakina, Ons Jabeur, despite the legitimate disappointment, handled humor on the hot microphone: “
Elena stole my title, but that's fine!
She played incredibly well.
I hope next time it will be for months.
This tournament means so much
.”
Drawing.
Later, in front of the journalists, the always available and smiling Tunisian player showed the screen of her mobile phone with the Wimbledon trophy in evidence.
Dream aborted.
"
I didn't play my best tennis, in the second and third set.
She started to be more aggressive.
I think she entered the court a lot more and put a lot of pressure on me.
Unfortunately, I have not found a solution to return his services.
It's frustrating to play against someone who serves very hard and doesn't give you the chance to break.
I just thought it wasn't over.
I even said to myself “I love you” during the match
(smile).
National glory, she is nicknamed the “
Minister of Joy
” by her supporters in a country where a particularly gloomy political and economic climate reigns.
She repeats at will: “
I try to be a source of inspiration for generations in my country
”.
She was supported this Saturday by a very large part of the Center Court audience: “
It warms my heart and it gave me a lot of energy.
"She will not forget her crazy fortnight:"
It's really amazing to see a lot of fans behind me, not only from Tunisia but from the Arab world.
I know that while I was playing, a lot of Muslims wished me a happy Eid
.”
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In French in the text, the first Arab player to play in a Grand Slam final then assured: “
I was ready to win this tournament.
She played the final very well.
I don't regret saying I wanted to win the tournament.
It's part of the sport.
I learn from this defeat.
We will continue to work even harder to win the Grand Slam next time. I lost finals in WTA 250. I learned little by little and it will be the same I hope for the Grand Slams
” And on the screen of her cell phone, the world number two confides that she is going to submit a photo of her niece.
