Wimbledon 2022 women's final: Elena Rybakina beats Ons Jabeur

Tunisian falls short at All England Club as Kazakh wins in three sets

Ons Jabeur fell agonisingly short in her quest to become the first Arab winner of Wimbledon after beaten 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 by Elena Rybakina.

The Tunisian won the first set in style but that seemd to wake up Rybakina who went on the dominate the rest of the match.

The National is covering the big day with all you need to know and live scores from the match.

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Jul 13, 2022, 04:02 PM

Back in time: Ons Jabeur at Mubadala

Jul 09, 2022, 08:07 PM

And that is it from the All England Club in what was a desperately sad day for Ons Jabeur.


The Tunisian looked to be heading towards an historic Grand Slam title after the winning the first set in the Wimbledon final against Elena Rybakina. 


But the Kazakh battled back in style to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-2  and leave Jabeur dreaming of next year.


Jul 09, 2022, 08:00 PM

Jabeur falls short in quest for historic title as Rybakina wins Wimbledon final

New Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina after beating Ons Jabeur. Getty

Russian-born Elena Rybakina powered back from a set down against world No 2 Ons Jabeur to win the Wimbledon title on Saturday.


Jabeur was in charge at the start of the match but the 17th seed, representing Kazakhstan, regrouped and dropped just four more games on the way to a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory.


Tunisian Jabeur had hoped to become the first Arab to win a Grand Slam singles title on the Muslim holiday of Eid Al Adha.


But she was unable to maintain a superb start to the match and instead it was the more consistent Rybakina.


Match report here


Jul 09, 2022, 07:49 PM

Plenty for Jabeur to be proud of after her grass-court efforts this season

Jul 09, 2022, 07:29 PM

Rybakina etches name into WImbledon history

Jul 09, 2022, 07:27 PM

The new Wimbledon champion

Elena Rybakina after winning the final. EPA

Jul 09, 2022, 07:21 PM

Rybakina said: "I was super nervous before the match, during the match and I'm happy it's finished to be honest. Really I have never felt something like this. I want to thank the crowd for the support, it was unbelievable these two weeks.


"But also I want to congratulate Ons for a great match and everything you have achieved. I think you are an inspiration for everybody. You have an amazing game.


"We don't have someone like this on tour and it is a joy to play against you. I ran so much, I don't think I need to do fitness anymore.


"Thank you so much. It is just an unbelievable atmosphere. Thank you."


Jul 09, 2022, 07:14 PM

More from Jabeur: "Elena stole my title but it's OK!


"I love this tournament so much and I feel really sad, but I'm trying to inspire many generations from my country. I hope they are listening.


"I also want to thank his beautiful crowd for all their support over the two weeks. It's been amazing.


"I want to wish Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating."


Jul 09, 2022, 07:13 PM

An emotional Ons Jabeur said on court:  "Thank you guys for your support, really appreciate it.


"First of all I want to congratulate Elena and her team - great job and she deserved this and hopefully next time it will be mine.


"I wouldn't do this without my team there . They always pushed me to do more so thank you for your support and believing me."


Jul 09, 2022, 07:10 PM

New Grand Slam champion

Jul 09, 2022, 07:09 PM

"I ran today so much so I don't think I need to do fitness anymore," she added.


Jul 09, 2022, 07:08 PM
Rybakina says on court: "I was super nervous before the match, during the match and I'm happy it's finished."
Jul 09, 2022, 07:06 PM

Ons Jabeur falls just short but what a tournament, what a year it has already been for the Tunisian


Jul 09, 2022, 07:02 PM

Elena Rybakina is the Wimbledon champion

Jul 09, 2022, 07:01 PM

Jabeur looks devastated


Jul 09, 2022, 07:01 PM

Elena Rybakina wins  3-6, 6-2, 6-2


Jul 09, 2022, 06:59 PM

GAME SET AND MATCH: Elena Rybakina beats Ons Jabeur


Jul 09, 2022, 06:57 PM

Long from Jabeur. Rybakina on match point


Jul 09, 2022, 06:53 PM
Rybakina 5-2 and serving to win the Wimbledon title. Jabeur needs a miracle.
Jul 09, 2022, 06:53 PM

And that's a break. Rybakina serving for the title. She's been immense and that opening set feels like a long, long time ago for Jabeur.


Updated: July 09, 2022, 1:42 PM