Iga Swiatek downs Sabalenka to set up US Open final against Ons Jabeur

• Jabeur wins 6-1, 6-3 over Garcia to reach first US Open final
• Swiatek fights back to defeat Sabalenka in other semi-final

Very few things that Ons Jabeur has achieved in her trailblazing, increasingly distinguished career has come easily or quickly. Her success has been the culmination of slow, gradual growth, no steps missed. The transition from her towering junior career to the top 100 was challenging enough, and her rise ever since has taken time. But it means that she has built a solid foundation and she has rarely ever taken a step back.

The latest step up for Jabeur came earlier in the summer when she reached her first grand slam final at Wimbledon. Although she did not win, it has only imbued her with even more confidence and calm in the important moments.