Ons Jabeur announces pregnancy, takes break from tennis
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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur is expecting a baby boy in April 2026.
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Tunisia's former world No. 2 Ons Jabeur announced on Nov 10 that she is expecting her first child and will take an extended break from professional tennis.
"I took a little break to reset and recharge ... Turns out, we’ve been planning the cutest comeback ever,” the three-time Grand Slam runner-up, known as the "Minister of Happiness", posted on Instagram.
The 31-year-old, currently ranked 79th, added that she would be setting aside her career temporarily to focus on her new family life, as she is expecting a baby boy in April.
This is Jabeur’s first child with husband Karim Kamoun, who is a former fencer and fitness trainer. The couple have been married since 2015.
Jabeur, who has won five WTA singles titles during her career, has been open about her struggles with depression amid a demanding tour schedule and her announcement comes amid ongoing concerns over the strenuous tennis calendar. REUTERS
