Second seed Bianca Andreescu faced the in-form Tunisian professional Ons Jabeur in the National Bank Open R3. In that match, Jabeur displayed an act of sportsmanship when Andreescu laid on the court in pain. Without any doubt, such scenes make the sporting world more beautiful and inspiring.
It happened during the second set of the match when the Canadian seemed to struggle with her feet. Despite being a set down, Jabeur did not stop to go and check up on her opponent. Instead, she sat down in front of Andreescu, asking her with earnesty.
What’s more interesting is that the reigning Queen’s champion also pressed the 21-year-old Canadian’s feet. Later on, Andreescu called a medical time out and got back on her feet.
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Compassion ❤️@Ons_Jabeur x @Bandreescu_ #OBN21 pic.twitter.com/1Y4JZDKt1O
— Omnium Banque Nationale (@OBNmontreal) August 13, 2021
But unquestionably, the scenes from the Jabeur-Andreescu matchup would remain in the tennis society for long. Similarly, the couple played with sheer discipline and technique to find oneself a place in the Canadian Open quarterfinals.
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Bianca Andreescu vs Ons Jabeur: National Bank Open 2021
It would indeed be close to impossible to separate Andreescu and Jabeur on paper. However, it was equally challenging to pick the better between them on the tennis court.
What a Point 🤩
🇹🇳 @Ons_Jabeur shows off her skills 🔥#OBN21 pic.twitter.com/AVCI537UWU
— wta (@WTA) August 12, 2021
Accordingly, both the players displayed some amazing tennis skills to win the points in this match. While Andreescu got the break first, Jabeur immediately recovered and then got herself a break to lead 5-4.
But remarkably, the Canadian pulled up her socks and leveled the opening set at 5-5. Following that, Andreescu lifted herself again in the tie-breaker to win the set 6-7(5).
🇨🇦 B is on the board 🇨🇦
🇨🇦 @Bandreescu_ takes the first set 7-5 over Jabeur! #OBN21 pic.twitter.com/H7R3w4IpNT
— wta (@WTA) August 13, 2021
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Andreescu and Jabeur go the distance in Montreal
In the second set, Andreescu got the first break this time, and unsurprisingly, Jabuer recovered the loss in the next game. Afterwards, both asked and answered various questions asked by one another.
Unfortunately, the Canadian yet again found herself struggling with physicality. However, Jabeur came across the net and showed concern for her opponent.
Eventually, the Tunisian star got the set point opportunity on Andreescu’s serve and successfully converted it. The score: 6-7(5), 6-4.
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For the final set, Jabeur put forward her A-game, whereas the Canadian hope seemed to hang on by the threads. Consequently, the 26-year-old got the crucial break in the decider set to get in front of this battle.
Afterward, Andreescu managed to hold a service game but found herself in trouble at 4-1 down in the third. Ultimately, Jabeur got the break and closed out the match comfortably, winning it 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-1. With that, she also ended the hometown’s biggest hope in women’s singles event.
Moving On ➡️
🇹🇳 @Ons_Jabeur fights her way into the final eight defeating Andreescu 7-6, 6-4, 6-1! #OBN21 pic.twitter.com/5yrzF32e4O
— wta (@WTA) August 13, 2021
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Now, in the quarterfinals, Jabeur will meet either Americans Jessica Pegula or Danielle Collins. Let’s see what left in stock for her at the Canadian Open this year.