Tunisian Jabeur targeting WTA Tour return in 2027
- She later extended her break after announcing she was pregnant
Ons Jabeur plans a 2027 return to professional tennis after giving birth, aiming to compete for several more years. She's currently training slowly while adapting to her post-delivery body.
- Jabeur's post-pregnancy recovery and training regimen.
- Her future plans and timeline for returning to the tour.
- Her historic achievements as an Arab woman in tennis.
Former world number two Ons Jabeur said she hopes to return to professional tennis in 2027, after the Tunisian gave birth to her first child in April. Jabeur took a break from tennis last year following her first-round exit at Wimbledon, citing injuries and fatigue.
She later extended her break after announcing she was pregnant.
“I’m hoping to come back, hopefully next year. I still don’t know the exact time, but very soon,” the three-times Grand Slam runner-up told The National in an interview published on Wednesday.
“I’m still discovering … my body is a bit changed after the delivery, but I’m definitely coming back and hoping to stay a few more years on tour before actually retiring.
“I’m enjoying everything with my son. He actually comes with me when I train. I’m trying to come back slowly.”
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The 32-year-old, dubbed by fans as the “Minister of Happiness” for her cheerful personality, has won five WTA titles and became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final in 2022, finishing runner-up at Wimbledon to Elena Rybakina.
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