Ons Jabeur’s victory over Belinda Bencic in the Charleston Open final was a hard-fought battle that showcased the Tunisian’s fighting spirit and resilience. The match lasted almost two hours and was filled with momentum swings, as both players tried to gain the upper hand.
Bencic, who had to complete her postponed semi-final earlier in the day, started the final strongly, breaking Jabeur’s serve in the first set. Jabeur, who had also come back from a set down in her semi-final against Daria Kasatkina the previous day, found herself in a similar situation and had to dig deep to stay in the match.
Jabeur’s fighting spirit paid off as she broke back to level the score, and the set ultimately went to a tie-break. Bencic had a couple of set points in the tie-break, but Jabeur saved them both and eventually won the set on her sixth set point.
In the second set, Jabeur took control early on, securing two breaks of serve to take a commanding lead. Bencic fought back, breaking Jabeur’s serve to get back into the match, but Jabeur held on and served out the match to secure her first title of the 2023 season.
Despite hitting more winners than Jabeur, Bencic made more unforced errors, which proved to be her undoing. Jabeur’s victory in the final was a well-deserved one, and it showcased her ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
This was Jabeur’s fourth career title, and it marked a significant milestone in her career. The Tunisian has been steadily climbing up the rankings in recent years and is now ranked fifth in the world. With her impressive performance in the Charleston Open, Jabeur has shown that she is a force to be reckoned with on the WTA tour.