"A Place Designed for Ambition": Ons Jabeur Unveils Her First Tennis Academy in Dubai and Prepares for the Future
Absent from the courts since the summer, Ons Jabeur recently announced that she is expecting her first child, due in April 2026. While her career is temporarily on hold, the Tunisian player is not staying idle: she is already preparing for her transition.
She will notably accompany young player Zeynep Sönmez on the circuit next season, and just unveiled one of her new projects this week.
A First Academy Inaugurated in Dubai
In partnership with the Emirati investment company Capital H, Jabeur announced the creation of her first "Ons Jabeur Tennis Academy," based in Dubai.
"A new chapter begins. The OJ Tennis Academy officially opens in Dubai, a place designed for progress, ambition, and world-class training. From young athletes to amateur players, this is where the adventure starts," wrote the three-time Grand Slam finalist on her social media.
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