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Ons Jabeur makes it through to the Wimbledon quarter-finals with hard-fought victory over Elise Mertens

Ons Jabeur made it back-to-back Wimbledon quarter-finals after edging past Elise Mertens 7-6(9) 6-4. The Tunisian showcased her now customary box of tricks on the SW19 grass, and eventually prevailed in 1 hour and 45 minutes over her 24th-seeded opponent. Ad/> In her on-court interview, Jabeur reflected not only on the tough test Mertens had provided, but also on how her run at Wimbledon — and her many successes this year — may continue to inspire those from similar backgrounds as her.

Impressive Jabeur edges Mertens to reach quarter-finals

LONDON : Ons Jabeur's hopes of becoming the first African to lift the Rosewater Dish gathered momentum on Sunday as she edged out Belgian Elise Mertens 7-6(9) 6-4 in a topsy-turvy encounter to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the second year running.

Bouzkova into first Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon

Marie Bouzkova reached her first Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon on Sunday when she breezed past Caroline Garcia of France in straight sets.

Marie Bouzkova into first Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon

The 23-year-old Czech won 7-5, 6-2 against the big-serving Garcia whose challenge was undermined by her 25 unforced errors to her opponent's four. "I don't know how I got here," said the world number 66 Bouzkova who had never previously got past the second round of a Slam.