Season 2023 brought several ups and downs for Ons Jabeur. Out of all the moments that made fans believe in the Tunisian, her remarkable performance against Aryna Sabalenka that helped her secure a spot at the Wimbledon finals was a delight for the world. Besides the fans, the hopes to win the Wimbledon 2023 meant a lot more than just a grand slam win for Jabeur.

While the world saw the Tunisian face a disappointing defeat against Marketa Vondrousova, little did they know that the defeat not only took the title but also shattered her family plans ahead of the tour.

Ons Jabeur narrates an emotional tale of losing dreams with Wimbledon Final

During the Wimbledon finals in 2023, tennis star Ons Jabeur didn’t just face a regular defeat but a lot more. The 29-year-old athlete revealed that behind the aim of winning the tournament, a personal dream of having a baby hung around as well. “I win that Wimbledon final, I could have a baby right away,” she said in a recent interview.

Continuing to narrate the story that took a completely unexpected turn after losing the final match, she said, “And that dream faded. I was haunted by fear. After all, I’m just a human being, what can I do more?” Confessing the emotional toll over the setback, she added, “It was the toughest loss of my career because emotionally it destroyed me, not only winning Wimbledon, but the idea of having a baby just vanished with the trophy of Wimbledon.”

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Jabeur’s honesty about the impact of the loss on her and her partner, Karim, seemed to be quite evident as she described how it was for them. “So I think that’s what killed me & Karim, we were crying like babies.” As the Tunisian tennis star shared her experience, it not only showed the human side of sports but also gave them a hint of how tough the personal lives of a player can be.

Jabeur reveals her biggest strength in a unique way

Along with narrating the incident that made every fan shed tears, Ons Jabeur also gave them new hope by highlighting her strengths. “My biggest strength? I think… I think smiling. I like to think that my smile is contagious,” she said.

What sets this line apart is that it won’t be just a regular statement but will become the opening line of This is Me, a tod documentary that will give fans a deeper dive into the journey of the Tunisian tennis star.

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