Australian Open: Ons Jabeur beats Kalinina, reaches second round
What's the story
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur reached the second round at the 2025 Australian Open after beating Anhelina Kalinina. The former claimed a 6-3, 6-3 win in the women's singles first-round clash in just over an hour. Jabeur has not gone past the second round at the year's first Grand Slam since 2021. She is attempting to win her maiden major title.
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A look at match stats
Jabeur won a total of 61 points and 34 winners throughout the match. The former world number two served five aces. Jabeur had a win percentage of 68 and 48 in the first and second serves, respectively. She won six of her eight break points. Meanwhile, Kalinina registered fewer unforced errors (18) than her Tunisian opponent.
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Jabeur's return from injury
Jabeur pulled out of the 2024 US Open due to a shoulder injury. She also missed the China Open in September before ending her season early. Jabeur then returned to the court at the Brisbane International, where she lost the quarter-final.
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Jabeur eyes maiden major title
As mentioned, Jabeur is eyeing her maiden Grand Slam title. She has been a three-time major finalist (2022, 2023 Wimbledon and 2022 US Open). She has reached the quarter-final on four other occasions.