Madrid Open: Ons Jabeur celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr by advancing to maiden quarterfinal – It’s two events

World No.10 Ons Jabeur was over the moon after qualifying for her maiden quarterfinal within the Madrid Open on the competition of Eid-ul-Fitr, a Muslim vacation that celebrates the tip of Ramadan. On Monday, May 2, the 27-year-old Tunisian tennis star defeated Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 on the Arantxa Sanchez Stadium.

She is now set to lock horns with former World No.1 Simona Halep, who defeated USA’s Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-4. Jabuer and her teammates, coach Issam Jellali, and husband Karim Kamoun started the day by going to a mosque in Madrid to hope.

“It’s two parties. Some people were telling me, ‘It’s Eid, you have to win today,’ I was trying my best,” Jabeur was quoted as saying to the reporters.

‘It brings great memories’

Jabuer said that the festival reminds her of celebrating whole-heartedly with family members. However, due to taking part in various tournaments over the years, she hasn’t been with her loved ones at the festival.

“It’s Eid, so you must give me cash. You do not must, however you must, you realize? I known as my mother, and I used to be like, the place’s my cash? I could also be 27, however who’s counting?

“For me, the fact that we are with family, going from house to house to say ‘Eid Mubarak’ to all the families, brings great memories. Unfortunately, I’ve been on the road for years now, so I don’t have time to do it.

“It brings up a very good reminiscence and to have the ability to win on at the present time was particular,” the Ksar Hellal-born participant added.

Jabeur’s conquer Bencic was her first over the Swiss star in three makes an attempt. Last month, she misplaced 1-6, 7-5, 4-6 to Bencic within the last of the Charlestone Open. Jabeur is now eyeing going all the best way and profitable the event.

She is more likely to have fun Eid with a steak dinner along with her staff, however not earlier than fulfilling one among her extra needs by watching Real Madrid’s match towards Manchester City on Wednesday within the Champions League on the Santiago Bernabeu.