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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Javier Garcia/Shutterstock 14010521ev Catherine Princess of Wales comforts Ons Jabeur dafter defeat in the Ladies SIngles final Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 13, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 15 Jul 2023 Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 13, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 15 Jul 2023 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxGRExMLTxCYPxROUxBULxUAExKSAxONLY Copyright: xJavierxGarcia/Shutterstockx 14010521ev
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Javier Garcia/Shutterstock 14010521ev Catherine Princess of Wales comforts Ons Jabeur dafter defeat in the Ladies SIngles final Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 13, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 15 Jul 2023 Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 13, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK – 15 Jul 2023 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxGRExMLTxCYPxROUxBULxUAExKSAxONLY Copyright: xJavierxGarcia/Shutterstockx 14010521ev
It was yet another heartbreaking Grand Slam final for 28-year-old Tunisian, Ons Jabeur. Playing in her third major final after defeats in last year’s Wimbledon and the US Open finals, Jabeur was expected to clinch her maiden Grand Slam title, given that she was the favorite in the summit clash. However, Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic had other plans. The 24-year-old proved far more superior than Jabeur today as she defeated her in straight sets to clinch the 2023 Wimbledon Championships title. Despite a saddening time for Jabeur, she was involved in a special moment after the match.
The three-time Grand Slam finalist was in tears after the match, as she was short of courage to come up to terms with her tame defeat. As she proceeded to the court for the interview and trophy ceremony, a special moment took place.
Kate Middleton embraces Ons Jabeur after the match
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As the Tunisian readied herself to collect the runners-up trophy, Kate Middleton greeted her and exchanged a few words and a handshake. Subsequently, the two embraced as the Princess of Wales tried to cheer Jabeur after a tough loss. It brought a smile to the 28-year-old star’s face, as the warmth shown by Kate Middleton made Jabeur feel better.
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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 9, 2022 Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur reacts during the women’s singles final against Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina REUTERS/Toby Melville
The moment went viral on social media and invited reactions from thousands of netizens worldwide. Additionally, Nick Kyrgios’ girlfriend also reacted to this with a heart emoji as she shared the moment between Jabeur and Middleton as a story on her Instagram handle.
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Days before the start of Wimbledon, Kyrgios pulled out of the tournament with a wrist injury. He revealed that he was confident of a good showing at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament, however, an untimely injury pegged him back. The Australian star is currently recovering in Miami. He’ll hope to come back strongly with the hard court season set to resume.
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Like Kyrgios, Ons Jabeur will also look to recover from her tough Wimbledon final loss. After her summit clash against Marketa Vondrousova, she put on a brave face to promise fans that she’ll win a Grand Slam title one day. Given that Jabeur is in the form of her life, it won’t be long enough before she tastes major success.
