Vondrousova vs Jabeur LIVE! Wimbledon 2023 final latest result and reaction from Centre Court
ondrousova vs Jabeur LIVE!
Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur both get another shot at picking up their first Grand Slam title as they meet in the women’s Wimbledon final on Centre Court this afternoon. Jabeur made it to the final 12 months ago at SW19, taking the first set but losing to Elena Rybakina, while Vondrousova was runner-up to Ashleigh Barty at the French Open four years ago.
It has been a remarkable fortnight for Vondrousova, who had never previously made it beyond the second round at Wimbledon. A year ago she was simply a tourist in London, taking in the tennis and the sights with a cast on an injured left wrist.
Jabeur’s appearance here is certainly more expected, having made the final at both Wimbledon and the US Open last year. She now looks to finally get over the line, having seen off Petra Kvitova, Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka with three superb performances in the second week of these Championships. Follow Vondrousova vs Jabeur with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
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GAME, SET AND MATCH!
Vondrousova 6-4 6-4 Jabeur
Here we go then. Vondrousova on the verge of a Grand Slam title.
15-0, Jabeur with a really poor backhand. And the Tunisian then can’t clear the net as Vondrousova moves forward, 30-0. Three match points! Jabeur on the run, sends the forehand long.
Everyone calm down – double fault. One down, two to go.
VONDROUSOVA IS THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPION! Volley at the net and she drops to the floor in celebration.
Vondrousova breaks!
Vondrousova 6-4 *5-4 Jabeur
Forehand low into the net from Jabeur, 15-30 and real pressure on the Tunisian once again. If she gets broken here, Vondrousova will serve for the title.
That is wild… drags the forehand a long way out and Vondrousova has a break point!
BROKEN! Another forehand into the net and Jabeur is broken. Over to Vondrousova…
Vondrousova solid again
Vondrousova 6-4 4-4* Jabeur
A third double fault from Vondrousova, but makes up for it next point with a flat backhand winner.
Very safe second serve as she looks to avoid any more disasters, but Jabeur hammers the return long and Vondrousova holds.
It’s about to get even more nervy…
Jabeur battles to hold
Vondrousova 6-4 *3-4 Jabeur
Another tight backhand from Jabeur, unforced error count is now 25. Just the 10 for Vondrousova.
That’s wide too from Jabeur, 15-30 and these are a massive couple of points coming up. Jabeur cannot afford to be broken.
First serve turns up at just the right time, two much-needed free points. Forehand winner to seal the hold, that’s a big hold for Jabeur. Back in front in this set.
Level in the second set!
Vondrousova 6-4 3-3* Jabeur
We’ve gone back to the part where Jabeur’s unforced error count rises. Rapidly.
Double fault from Vondrousova helps the Tunisian – she’s very fortunate it’s not two in a round. Consecutive lets on the second serve, but Jabeur then does superbly with the volley at the net. 30-30.
Challenge from Jabeur, as her backhand is called out. It was, just about. And there’s the hold, Vondrousova has levelled this second set up!
She’s three games away from the Wimbledon title..
Back on serve!
Vondrousova 6-4 *2-3 Jabeur
This is familiar, Jabeur immediately under pressure after getting the break. Nets the forehand, 0-30.
That’s too good though, backhand down the line from Jabeur, big shot on a big point. Vondrousova then nets her attempt at a drop shot, 30-30.
Break point! Vondrousova this time dominating the rally, Jabeur unable to catch up with the backhand. And Vondrousova breaks back! Of course she does – this crazy final continues.
Jabeur breaks!
Vondrousova 6-4 1-3* Jabeur
Not a great decision from Vondrousova, lets the slice from Jabeur go and watches in horror as it lands on the baseline.
Jabeur a different player now, forehand works Vondrousova around the court and eventually forces the error. 15-30. Great response from Vondrousova, gets to the drop shot and makes the backhand.
That’s long though, break point and a chance for Jabeur to take control of the second set.
Taken! Vondrousova just about catches the line with a forehand, but the one that follows is out. Jabeur a break up.
Momentum swing…
Vondrousova 6-4 *1-2 Jabeur
So much more confidence from Jabeur now. That backhand pass in the last game has turned things around completely.
Vondrousova this time with the loose shot, 40-0 and Jabeur is motoring to a hold. She gets it to love, Vondrousova already walking to her chair as the forehand crosscourt from Jabeur flashes past her.
Jabeur breaks back!
Vondrousova 6-4 1-1* Jabeur
Jabeur cannot get the ball back in play. Vondrousova serving really well, but the Tunisian is now up to 20 unforced errors in the match.
Better from Jabeur, deep return and Vondrousova unable to respond with the backhand. Still a lot of work to do for Jabeur, 40-15. Not quite so much now, as she makes a brilliant backhand pass. Will that get her going again?
Here we go, forehand winner and she drags it back to deuce from 40-0 down. Double fault – break point! It’s saved though, serve out wide from Vondrousova is good enough. Back to deuce.
Another break point coming up, Jabeur’s forehand has suddenly returned. And she takes it! Great point, Jabeur takes it with a swinging volley and we are back on serve!
