WTA: Jabeur wins Madrid Open title

Ons Jabeur. Pic/Getty Images

Ons Jabeur claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 success over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid.

The Tunisian trailblazer picked up her second WTA trophy and is set to return to her career-high ranking of No.7 in the world on Monday.

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