At the Mutua Madrid Open 2024 press conference, Ons Jabeur discussed her challenging match against Jelena Ostapenko, reflecting on the significant difference between the first and second sets and her preparation for Ostapenko’s unpredictable playstyle.
Jabeur had practiced with her opponent before the match and knew she would need to accept Ostapenko’s winners and focus on her own game. After winning the first set, Jabeur expected a change in her opponent’s level and was pleased with her performance under pressure. She also talked about the importance of staying patient and maintaining confidence despite her recent injuries.
In another part of the conference, Jabeur discussed her ongoing knee injury, her experiences filming a documentary about her Wimbledon final match, and her upcoming opponents. She also expressed her desire to push women’s sports in the Middle East and North Africa, believing that Europe has made more progress than the region. Jabeur also shared her frustration with the lack of exposure women’s sports receive and her success on both clay and grass courts.
Jabeur in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.9, Ons has achieved a compiled 6-7 win-loss record in 2024. The Tunisian is currently competing in Madrid where she toppled the world no.68 Anna Schmiedlova 6-4 5-7 6-3, the world no.35 Leylah Annie Fernandez 7-5 2-6 6-4 and the world no.10 Jelena Ostapenko 6-0 6-4.
Jabeur won 5 titles in her career: 1 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
