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Jabeur hopes to inspire Arab women after reaching Melbourne quarters

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'I got a lot of offers to go to college in the US -- wasn't really an option for me.'

The 25-year-old dazzled the crowd at Margaret Court Arena with her variety and power, striking 29 winners to defeat China's Wang Qiang 7-6 6-1 in the 77-minute contest.

" trying to inspire many young generation back home either in Tunisia or the Arabic world, especially in Africa, which is amazing," she said."It's not impossible. I made it." Jabeur, who sent former world number one Caroline Wozniacki into retirement in the previous round, described herself as a"100% Tunisian product" having turned down opportunities to train abroad to continue developing her game at home.We can't wait for that quarterfinal battle

 

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