Wimbledon - Ons Jabeur makes history to reach first Grand Slam semi-final with win over Marie Bouzkova

Ons Jabeur came back from a set down to beat a spirited Marie Bouzkova and book her place in the semi-finals at Wimbledon. The trailblazing Tunisian star is into the final four of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career following a 3-6 6-1 6-1 win over her Czech opponent. Ad/> The 27-year-old didn't have it all her own way, however, after losing the first set, but she powered through the next two in dominant fashion to progress.

Wimbledon'You have to stop finding excuses' — Jabeur books place in last eight with win over MertensYESTERDAY AT 20:10 Standing between Jabeur and a place in her maiden final is Tatjana Maria, the German who beat compatriot Jule Niemeier earlier on Tuesday. Bouzkova was on the run of her career heading into this match, having previously won just three grand slam matches going into Wimbledon. Jabuer, meanwhile, was into the Wimbledon quarters for a second time, but hoping to go one better and reach a first major semi-final.

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