US Open 2022 - Ons Jabeur has 'nothing to regret' after final defeat to Iga Swiatek at Flushing Meadows

Ons Jabeur hopes to rebound from a disappointing US Open final by making a strong debut at the season-ending WTA Finals this November, before launching her assault on the No. 1 ranking next year. The Tunisian, who will return to world No.

2 on Monday, fell 6-2, 7-6(5) to the top-ranked Iga Swiatek in New York on Saturday. Ad It was Jabeur’s second consecutive Grand Slam final defeat, having lost to Elena Rybakina in the Wimbledon title decider two months ago, but it hasn’t deterred her from setting high targets for herself moving forward. US OpenUS Open highlights: Swiatek battles past Jabeur to clinch third Grand Slam title in style3 HOURS AGO “Definitely I have a big thing coming, the WTA Finals [in Fort Worth, Texas].

It's a big thing for me. It's like a mini Grand Slam, I call it,” said the 28-year-old. “I always dreamed to play this one.

I will maybe show myself there and build more confidence to really get ready for the next season because I feel like I have a lot to show next season. “Points-wise, I don't have defending points in Australia, in the French Open, in Wimbledon, which is a good thing. I'm definitely going for the No.

1 spot.” Jabeur admitted she felt more nervous before her US Open final than she did at Wimbledon but was happy she found a way to dig deep and fight back against Swiatek, who had a phenomenal start, landing 90 per cent of her first serves in, as well as 100 per cent of her returns. Swiatek has won her last 10 consecutive finals in straight sets, two of which have come against Jabeur. Swiatek battles past Jabeur to clinch third Grand Slam title in style ‘I was not expecting to win before the tournament’ – Swiatek on 'crazy' US Open victory 'An incredible champion' — Swiatek triumph