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  "id": 19596502,
  "title": "Tunisian Jabeur targeting WTA Tour return in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/tunisian-jabeur-targeting-wta-tour-return-in-2027-19596502",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:40:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/11/1575992/tunisian-jabeur-targeting-wta-tour-return-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur, who is currently ranked as the world's second highest player, has expressed her intention to return to professional tennis in 2027. Jabeur announced her return plans following the birth of her first child in April. The three-time Grand Slam runner-up took a break from tennis last year after suffering injuries and fatigue during a first-round exit at Wimbledon.\n\nJabeur spoke to The National, revealing that she is still uncertain about the exact time she will return, but she expects to make a comeback \"very soon.\" Despite the changes in her body due to childbirth, Jabeur remains committed to her tennis career and aims to continue playing for a few more years. She enjoys spending time with her one-year-old son and currently brings him along during her training sessions.\n\nThe 32-year-old, known as the \"Minister of Happiness\" for her positive demeanor, has achieved notable success in her career thus far. She has won five WTA titles and made history as the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam final in 2022, where she finished as runner-up at Wimbledon, losing to Elena Rybakina.",
  "summary": "DUBAI: Former world number two Ons Jabeur said she hopes to return to professional tennis in 2027, after the Tunisian gave birth to her first child in April.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Tadej Pogacar on potential UAE Tour return, recovering from horror crash and 'special talent' Isaac del Toro",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/tadej-pogacar-on-potential-uae-tour-return-recovering-from-horror",
        "published": "2026-11-12T02:45:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Tunisian Jabeur targeting WTA Tour return in 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/tunisian-jabeur-targeting-wta-tour-return-in-2027",
        "published": "2026-11-12T03:14:30.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}