Ons Jabeur

Ons Jabeur is a Tunisian professional tennis player.

Ons Jabeur is a Tunisian professional tennis player. She reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of world No. 2 in June 2022 and has won five WTA singles titles. She is widely noted for being the first African and Arab woman to reach a major singles final, having made three Grand Slam finals.

Early life and background

Ons Jabeur was born in Ksar Hellal, Tunisia, in 1994. She began playing tennis at a young age and developed through junior and professional circuits before establishing herself on the WTA Tour.

Professional career

Jabeur became one of the leading players on the WTA Tour, reaching the top 10 in 2021 and a career-high No. 2 in 2022. Her breakthrough season included the Madrid Open title and multiple Grand Slam final appearances. She reached three Grand Slam singles finals: Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023, and the US Open in 2022. Canadian tennis fans have followed Jabeur closely because of her high-profile runs at these major tournaments, both widely covered in Canada.

Playing style and recognition

Jabeur is known for a varied style of play and effective drop shots. She has also been recognized as a trailblazer for African and Arab women in tennis. She has been described as the highest-ranked African and Arab tennis player in WTA and ATP rankings history.

Personal life

Jabeur is married to Karim Kamoun, a former fencer who has also worked as her fitness coach. She is commonly identified as Tunisian in sports reporting and official player profiles.