New world number two Ons Jabeur in dreamland after opening Wimbledon win

Ons Jabeur is 'living the dream' after recording an opening round win at Wimbledon on the day she became the world number two
New world number two Ons Jabeur in dreamland after opening Wimbledon win

DREAMLAND: Ons Jabeur becomes the new world number two after her first-round win at Wimbledon. Pic: John Walton/PA

Ons Jabeur is “living the dream” after recording an opening round win at Wimbledon on the day she became the world number two.

The Tunisian, who beat Swede Mirjam Bjorklund 6-1 6-3 on Court One in under an hour, marked becoming the highest ranked African player in history by reaching the second round.

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