Maya Joint is set to face off against two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur in the first round of the Eastbourne Open, which is part of the WTA 250 series. The match will be held at the Devonshire Park LTC in Eastbourne, England, on outdoor grass courts.
This following Jabeur’s solid performance in her recent grass court campaign, where she advanced from qualifying to reach the quarter-finals of the German Open. Although she faced a setback against Marketa Vondrousova, a repeat of their 2023 Wimbledon final clash, Jabeur’s experience on grass makes her a favorite in this encounter.
Joint, on the other hand, is looking to regain momentum after struggling in early rounds recently. After capturing her first WTA Tour title in Morocco last month, she attempted to transition to grass but faltered in the qualifying rounds of the Nottingham Open, succumbing to a three-set loss against Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
Experts predict that Jabeur will have the upper hand in this match, with many tipping her to win in straight sets. Fans can catch the action live on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK or on Tennis Channel in the US, with online streaming available through Sky Go or Tennis Channel.
This matchup will be intriguing, especially for Jabeur as she seeks to build on her recent performances and regain confidence moving further into the tournament.