The 29-year-old Tunisian and number 5 in the ranking overcame after losing the first set and after drawing the second set based on tenacity, imposed her best version to guarantee a place in the fourth round of the US Open that is being played in Flushing Meadows.
The big show was held in a stadium arthur ashe packed, where the Tunisian was the favorite of the fans. But the Czech tennis player, number 31 in the ranking, also earned applause and gained followers.
“Yes, emotionally I could be tired. But I know that if I let this opportunity slip away, I will regret it later. That’s why I want to continue and stay in New York as long as I can, ”she said exhausted after the game.
Jabeur acknowledged that it was an extremely difficult match. I have great respect for her, without a doubt,” Jabeur added.
For Jabeur it was only her second match against Bouzkova, with victory for the Tunisian.
The Tunisian won her first round match against the Colombian camila osorio and in the second round she beat the Czech Linda Noskova.
Now the Chinese will be measured zheng qinwen, the 23rd seed, is coming off a victory over Lucia Bronzetti of Italy, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Both played for the first time in Toronto 2022, in which Jabeur had to withdraw due to injury.
Jabeur who comes from losing the second final in two years in Wimbledonfell in the third round in Cincinnati, against Aryna Sabalenka. Now in New York he is looking to stay and repeat the final he lost here last year.
