Following her loss in the Wimbledon women's final on Saturday, Ons Jabeur shared her disappointment during a press conference. Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic secured a surprise victory over Jabeur, earning her first Grand Slam title and becoming the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon.
Jabeur described the defeat as incredibly tough but acknowledged the comforting words from the Princess of Wales. She expressed her appreciation, stating that gestures of support are always welcome. This marks Jabeur's third unsuccessful attempt at a Grand Slam final, having lost to Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon last year and Iga Swiatek at the 2022 U.S. Open.
Jabeur reflected on the outcome, emphasizing that sometimes things don't go as planned. She expressed hope that she would eventually achieve a Grand Slam victory, drawing parallels to other players who faced setbacks before succeeding.
A minor pre-match incident saw Jabeur warming up in black attire, a violation of the All England Club's all-white dress code. Jabeur explained it as an unintentional oversight. Despite being the sixth seed and defeating four past Grand Slam champions en route to the final, including Rybakina, Jabeur fell short in the final match.
Throughout the match, Jabeur enjoyed strong support from the center court crowd. Vondrousova acknowledged Jabeur's popularity and anticipated the crowd's support for the Tunisian player. She praised Jabeur's character and predicted future Grand Slam success for her.
Looking ahead, Jabeur plans to maintain a positive outlook and continue learning from her experiences. With three major finals appearances in the past five years, and the most grass court wins of any player since Maria Sharapova's dominant run from 2004-2006 (which included a Wimbledon title), Jabeur remains a prominent figure in women's tennis. She emphasized the importance of staying positive and avoiding dwelling on the loss.
