Ons Jabeur outlines one wish for her tennis career as she aims to rediscover her best form.
The Tunisian ended her 2024 season early due to injuries and her fitness issues saw her drop out of the WTA’s top 10.
At her best Ons Jabeur is one of trickiest players to face given her artistry and unpredictable shotmaking abilities.
As much as she wants to win Grand Slam titles and climb back up the rankings, there is something else that the 30-year-old would love to achieve in the game.
Ons Jabeur would ‘love to do’ something in her career after WTA maternity leave announcement
Following the announcement of WTA Tour’s rebrand, they have made a very important announcement.
On Thursday the PIF and the WTA announced that players who give birth will receive paid maternity leave for up to 12 months.
Jabeur heard the groundbreaking news and wishes that one day she is able to have a child and return to action, while benefiting from this program.
“I’m just hoping the sponsors will follow,” the three-time Grand Slam runner-up told BBC Sport Africa.
“Because when you get pregnant you don’t get paid. It is very important to keep evolving in that and I’m sure it will happen one day.”
Ons Jabeur continuing comeback trail at Indian Wells
Jabeur returned to action following a shoulder injury at the start of 2025.
The World number 32 has claimed 12 wins so far and her best results are quarter-final appearances in Brisbane and Abu Dhabi.
One of her biggest wins came against Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng, who has just victory to her name so far this season.
At Indian Wells Jabeur is the final seeded player in the draw and will commence her campaign against Dayana Yastremska, who she will play for the first time.
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