Ons Jabeur

Tennis player, 2022 Wimbledon finalist

Ons Jabeur - Tennis player, 2022 Wimbledon finalist
Born

August 28th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Tunisia

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A professional tennis player from Tunisia, achieved national and international recognition for excellence in the sport. Attended the University of Alabama, where played collegiate tennis and improved skills significantly. Won multiple WTA singles titles, including the 2021 Birmingham Open and the 2022 Madrid Open. Reached the final of Wimbledon in 2022, becoming the first Arab woman to compete in a Grand Slam final. Ranked among the top players globally, and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2 in 2022.

Reached the 2022 Wimbledon final

Won the 2021 Birmingham Open

Won the 2022 Madrid Open

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