The Message Of Humanity Ons Jabeur, Contributing WTA Finals Prizes To Palestine

Tunisian Ons Jabeur promised to donate part of the prize he received at the WTA Finals for Palestine (photo: INSTAGRAM dock)

JAKARTA A professional tennis player from Tunisia, Ons Jabeur, promised to donate part of the prize money he received at the 2023 WTA Finals to help Palestinians.

He conveyed this after receiving his first win in this tournament at the Estadio Paradius, Cancun, Mexico, Thursday, November 2, 2023.

In an interview after the match, Jabeur was seen holding back tears while talking about the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

"I am very happy with this victory. However, lately I have not been so happy. The situation in the world does not make me happy," said the three-time grand slam finalist, quoted by VOI from Reuters.

Jabeur continued, he really couldn't stand to see the victims continue to fall. Moreover, among the victims were innocent children and babies.

"[Therefore] I decided to donate some of my prize money to help Palestinians. I can't be happy with this victory," he added.

"This is not a political message, this is a message from humanity. I want peace in this world. That's all," added the 29-year-old tennis player.

The former world number two from Tunisia secured its first victory by defeating Marketa Vondrousova straight set 6-4 6-3 straight set. That is also revenge in this year's Wimbledon final.

Before undergoing the first match, Jabeur was forced to admit the superiority of the young American player, Coco Gauff.

Jabeur will face group leader Iga Swiatek in the final preliminary match. The victory in that match will open up opportunities for him to reach the top four WTA Finals for the first time in his career.