Adolescente australienne Joint renverse Jabeur au premier tour d'Eastbourne

La n°51 mondiale Maya Joint a battu l'ex-finaliste de Wimbledon Ons Jabeur 7-5, 6-2 au premier tour du Lexus Eastbourne Open lundi. L'Australienne de 19 ans a obtenu sa première victoire en tableau principal WTA sur gazon.

Dans une notable surprise au Lexus Eastbourne Open, l'Australienne de 19 ans Maya Joint, classée n°51, a éliminé Ons Jabeur en sets droits lors du premier tour. Joint a remporté le match 7-5, 6-2, marquant sa première victoire en tableau principal WTA sur gazon. Jabeur, ancienne finaliste de Wimbledon, n'a pas pu surmonter la performance de la jeune challenger sur les courts de Devonshire Park. Ce résultat met en lumière le talent émergent de Joint sur cette surface, alors qu'elle avance dans le tournoi. Le Lexus Eastbourne Open sert d'événement clé de préparation pour Wimbledon, attirant les meilleures joueuses pour peaufiner leur jeu sur gazon. La victoire de Joint ajoute à la nature compétitive des premiers tours, où les outsiders peuvent avoir un impact significatif.

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