The latest Tweet by Reuters states, ”I am very happy with this achievement,’ says Ons Jabeur, who became the first Arab tennis player to reach a Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon’
- Ons Jabeur is currently ranked No.5 in the world
- Ons Jabeur finished as the runner-up in Wimbledon 2022
- Jabeur became the first Arab woman to play in the final at SW19
World No.5 Ons Jabeur was elated after Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed honoured her at the Presidential Palace in Carthage. The President awarded her with the country’s Great Medal of the National Order of Merit after she finished as the runner-up in the women’s singles at Wimbledon 2022.
The 27-year-old was joined by coach Issam Jellali and her husband, Karim Kamoun. They were received by the President of Tunisia.
Jabeur took to Instagram and wrote, “Thank you to His Excellency President Kaïs Saïed for his welcome to the Presidential Palace!”