“I hope that I come back next year, I don’t know exactly when, but hopefully very soon,” Ons Jabeur told The National.
Ons Jabeur plans to return to the WTA Tour next year following her maternity break, according to an interview with The National.
The 32-year-old Tunisian hasn’t played a competitive match since her injury-forced first-round exit at Wimbledon in 2025. She stepped away from the sport that summer due to persistent physical issues and exhaustion.
In April, Jabeur gave birth to her first son, Elyan. She now joins a group of mothers on tour that includes Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and Elina Svitolina.
Jabeur has already resumed training, occasionally bringing her son along to the court. She has approached her athletic comeback deliberately.
“I am getting to know my body all over again. After the birth it changed a little bit,” Jabeur said.
During her time away from the tour, she opened her own tennis academy in Dubai. Her competitive goals remain unchanged despite the extended absence.
“I will definitely come back and hope to play for a few more years on the tour before I actually stop,” Jabeur said.
For now, family life takes priority over tournament planning. Jabeur spends her days balancing parenting and physical conditioning.
“I enjoy every moment with my son,” Jabeur said, joking that a little more sleep would be welcome.
No specific tournament has been named for her comeback match as she continues her preparations.
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