The country’s sports minister said Tunisia will hold an official reception for tennis player Ons Jabeur after she became the first Arab to reach a Grand Slam singles final at Wimbledon.
The 27-year-old third seed, named the Minister of Happiness at home, also became the first African woman to reach the All England Club decisive match after winning 6-2, 3-6, Her 6-1. friend Tatjana Maria on Thursday.
“The Tunisians have forgotten their problems, all are proud of Ons… She is truly the Minister of Happiness,” said Sports Minister Kamel Deguich.
The people of Tunisia are suffering from a dire economic situation, while public finances are about to collapse, amid a severe political crisis since President Kais Saied took over the executive power and then dissolved the parliament. .
But Jabeur’s success on court has at least given many Tunisians respite from the bad news.
“There will be an official reception at the highest level and a widespread reception for Ons when she returns to Tunisia,” Deguich said.
The minister added he will be traveling to London for the final on Saturday.
Jabeur has been a frontrunner throughout her career, last year she became the first Arab player to win the WTA title, the first person to break into the top 10 of the world rankings and the first to reach the top 10. into the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.
She has moved up a level this year and says Wimbledon is a particular focus for her, surprising given that as a child learning the game, she had never even seen a grass court and Her ambition is to win the French Open.
