{
  "id": 19487784,
  "title": "Ons Jabeur 'definitely coming back' as former world No 2 targets 2027 return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ons-jabeur-definitely-coming-back-as-former-world-no-2-targets-2027",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-11T11:38:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/11/ons-jabeur-definitely-coming-back-as-former-world-no-2-targets-2027-return/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is set to make a comeback to the sport in 2027, according to recent statements. Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam runner-up, has not played since her first-round retirement from Wimbledon in June 2025 due to injuries and fatigue. She took a year off to welcome her first child, Elyan, in April 2025, describing him as a \"tiny miracle\" on social media. Despite the challenges of balancing motherhood with her tennis career, Jabeur is optimistic about her return to the sport. She told The National that she hopes to rejoin the tour next year, although the exact timing is still uncertain. Jabeur, who has won five WTA titles, has been a role model for Arab-African athletes and is now partnering with Special Olympics UAE to identify and train individuals with developmental disabilities.",
  "summary": "Ons Jabeur wants to return to tennis next year but says it will be a gradual process as she builds up her strength following the birth of her first child. The Tunisian star has not played since June 2025 when she retired from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova at Wimbledon. Jabeur decided to take a “step back” from tennis after struggling with injuries and fatigue. Five months later,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former world No 2 Ons Jabeur set to return in 2027.",
    "Jabeur took year off for first child Elyan in April 2025.",
    "Tennis star hopes to rejoin tour next year."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jabeur’s planned return to professional tennis signals a new chapter for the veteran athlete as she attempts to balance elite competition with the demands of motherhood.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}