![DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 18: Ons Jabeur of Tunisia plays a shot in her match against Donna Vekic of Croatia during day two of the WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at Dubai Tennis Stadium on February 18, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CYK6V4WGAHO53WNG7MTJ3MM7CA.jpg?smart=true&auth=a8b236c549d549c0fd5daea287ae3659415c502e98c18acd31102276fb81a260&width=400&height=225)
Ons Jabeur got the better of Donna Vekic with a 6-4, 7-6 victory in the opening match on Centre Court.. Francois Nel / Getty Images
Ons Jabeur got the better of Donna Vekic with a 6-4, 7-6 victory in the opening match on Centre Court.. Francois Nel / Getty Images
Ons Jabeur optimistic of more Tunisian support for Elina Svitolina clash at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Highest-ranked Arab female in history cheered on by small-yet-vociferous group in first-round clash with Croatia’s Donna Vekic