Ons Jabeur is displaying her humorous aspect as soon as once more because the 30-year-old says if she fails to grow to be a Grand Slam champion, she is going to merely have a child and make her child obtain that feat.
Though the present world No. 30 had a fairly tough 2024 as a consequence of accidents, it does not change the truth that she has nonetheless been the most effective gamers on the Tour over the past couple of years.
Whereas she managed to make three Grand Slam finals in a span of 1 yr, Jabeur has but to attain her greatest tennis dream after dropping back-to-back Wimbledon finals in 2022 and 2023, in addition to falling quick within the 2022 US Open remaining.
At this previous Australian Open, Madison Keys landed her first Main title on the age of 29 – only one month earlier than turning 30.
Requested about it at this week’s WTA 1000 match in Doha, the Tunisian stated that the American deserved her success – that it was an inspiring story – and likewise highlighted that she hasn’t given up on her dream of successful a Slam.
Jabeur: Each participant has its personal… Mine Slam win hasn’t come but, hopefully it’s going to
“She’s youthful, however it’s okay. Who’s counting? (Laughing),” the 30-year-old stated.
“I imply, clearly each participant has their very own path, and he or she impressed us all when she gained her first Grand Slam, and I want her all the most effective. All people is aware of Madison play unbelievable tennis, and he or she actually deserved that Australian Open.
“All people creates their very own story. I really feel like I’ll uncover extra in my path and see what is going on to occur.
“I attempted my greatest to win my first Grand Slam, it hasn’t come but, however hopefully it’s going to come quickly, or when it is supposed to return, however I do know that I am doing every part in my energy to be there.
“If not, then I will have a child and make her win the primary Grand Slam! (Laughing).”
Within the 2022 Wimbledon remaining, Jabeur was up by a set earlier than Elena Rybakina stormed again to win in three units.
Two months later, the Tunisian misplaced to Iga Swiatek in straight units within the US Open remaining.
In the summertime of 2023, the previous world No. 2 was crushed by Marketa Vondrousova in her second Wimbledon remaining and burst into tears afterward.
Initially of 2025, Jabeur fell quick to Emma Navarro within the Australian Open third spherical.
