Wimbledon: Sabalenka ends Jabeur's run to reach first grand slam semi-final
Jabeur beat three grand slam champions en route to her second major quarter-final, yet second seed Sabalenka had just too much.
The world number four prevailed 6-4 6-3 in 75 minutes on Centre Court on Tuesday, teeing up a first semi-final appearance at a grand slam.
Sabalenka will face Karolina Pliskova, who overcame Viktorija Golubic to book her place in an All England Club semi-final for the first time.
Jabeur had to save four break and set points at 5-4 down in the opener, after what had been an even start to the contest.
Yet her resolve cracked at the fifth time of asking as Sabalenka, appearing in her first grand slam quarter-final, nosed ahead.
Jabeur’s response was strong, the world number 24 forcing three break points in the opening game of set two, but she failed to take her chance.
