NEW YORK: Fifth seed Ons Jabeur qualified for the US Open last 16 with a three-set win over Marie Bouzkova.
Jabeur, last year’s runner-up, won 5-7 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 on Arthur Ashe Stadium against Czech 31st seed Bouzkova, who was hampered by a thigh injury.
Tunisia’s Jabeur, 29, has been struggling with illness in New York.
“Hopefully I’ll continue with this warrior symbol,” she said after winning in two hours and 56 minutes.
“I love fighting. I trust my body. I know I can go all the way playing three sets, no problem.
