Ons Jabeur, a 28-year-old tennis star from Tunisia, has made significant strides in her career and achieved notable success. In a remarkable development at Wimbledon, the Tunisian tennis phenom faced a peculiar press conference. The star was welcomed by an eerie silence in the press room. Hilarity ensued as one journalist finally appeared in the lonely venue. The presence prompted Jabeur to joke about the barren setting and the many snacks within the hall.
Jabeur quipped that the Weeknd’s electrifying performances had captivated everyone, draining the press room of its inhabitants. Her remark proffered the discrepancy between the vibrant atmosphere of a music concert in London, in contrast to the far more subdued presence of Wimbledon.
Tennis star Ons Jabeur’s wit shines in the empty press room amidst the Weeknd’s concert
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Ons Jabeur demonstrated her strength at Wimbledon like never before. With the destruction of former champion Petra Kvitova in a Centre Court match, winning 6-0, 6-3, Jabeur advanced to the quarter-finals. She has now set up a much-awaited return of her last year’s showpiece against Elena Rybakina. However, what captured the attention was the post-match response she received in her all-empty press room.
As the Tunisian player made a mark in the competition, her mesmerizing performance defied all expectations. Her success was the product of a combination of intellect, skill, and resilience, a trio of traits devastatingly powerful yet perfectly balanced.
Jabeur’s bewilderment upon entering a deserted press room was hard to miss, and the 28-year-old Tunisian hadn’t ceased to express her surprise with a hint of humor. Moments later, a journalist arrived, providing a moment of reprieve in the somber atmosphere. Jabeur continued her jesting, playfully cautioning the reporter to be mindful of the “crowd” and to take a seat. With a chuckle, Jabeur shared,” Be careful, there?s a lot of people. And if you can find a seat. They have better snacks inside, maybe. Better than here,..”
Her comment about everyone going for “the Weeknd,” alluding to the popular music artist, added a touch of levity to the scene. The unexpected occurrence gained attention when a video of Jabeur’s reaction circulated on Twitter. The video was taken down later – likely at the request of Wimbledon.
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The allure of live music and the attraction of such a grand event somewhat overshadow the attention given to the tennis matches. This undoubtedly resulted in decreased press for Ons Jabeur in her post-match interview.
Coco Gauff finds joy in music at the Weeknd concert
The young American talent Coco Gauff lost to Sofia Kenin in the early stages of the tournament. However, she didn’t let the defeat bring her down. Gauff found ways to relax and come back stronger, and she’s enjoying the events in London. In her downtime, she attended a concert by The Weekend in London Stadium and shared the experience with her fans on Instagram.
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Fellow tennis player Caty McNally was also there, and the two of them took time off together to prepare for their doubles matches. Gauff appreciates timeless classics and is drawn to art and nature.