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Confident Ons Jabeur sets sights on top ranking
The 27-year-old surpassed South African Amanda Coetzer -- who reached the world number three ranking in 1997 -- to become the highest-ranked African player in history. But Jabeur is aiming higher. "I do feel more confident. I do feel like I deserve to be in this level. Hopefully, next step will be number one," Jabeur told reporters after storming into the Wimbledon second round with a straight-sets win over Swedish qualifier Mirjam Bjorklund.
Confident Jabeur sets sights on top ranking
LONDON : Having climbed to a career-high ranking of second on Monday, Tunisian trailblazer Ons Jabeur was already plotting on dethroning Iga Swiatek as the world number one.
Latest Wimbledon odds: Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek emerge as early outright favourites
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek have been named as the bookies favourites for this year's Wimbledon tournament in the singles format. Djokovic, will be seeking his seventh title and his fourth successive victory at SW19 with bookies Betway tipping him as 4/5 favourite.
Novak Djokovic admits he 'admires' three things about Rafael Nadal ahead of Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic has shared three things he "admires" about long-time rival Rafael Nadal as he bids to catch the Spaniard in the Grand Slam race at Wimbledon. The world No 4 returned from surgery this year to win the Australian Open and French Open, taking his tally to 22 Majors while the Serb remains on 20.
Novak Djokovic resigned to US Open fate as he prepares for Wimbledon title defence
Novak Djokovic has conceded "there is not much I can do" about this year's US Open with the star set to miss a second Grand Slam of 2022.
10 players to keep a close eye on at this year’s Wimbledon
A few familiar names will be missing from Wimbledon this year but the competition is set to be just as fierce for the big titles.
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal train ahead of Wimbledon first round - in pictures
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal were making last-minute preparations out on the training courts ahead of their Wimbledon first-round matches.