Ons Jabeur and Venus Williams playing Jasmin Open Monastir may not happen after all: "This seems very odd"
WTA
The
Tunisian Tennis Federation has informed that Ons Jabeur and Venus Williams are
likely not to play doubles at the Jasmin Open Monastir .
A few days
ago, the list of tennis players participating in the WTA 250 Monastir Open in
both singles and doubles was confirmed. It was surprising to see a partnership
between Venus Williams and Ons Jabeur among the participants.
Both of
them haven't competed in doubles since last year, with the curiosity that they
were the last to play together with Serena Williams in 2022 before her
retirement.
During the
preparation of the 23-times Grand Slam champion for her last tournaments, she
paired up with the Tunisian, reaching the semifinals of the Eastbourne Open a
week before Wimbledon, but they withdrew from the tournament for physical
precaution ahead of the Grand Slam.
Venus, on
the other hand, played with her sister at the 2022 US Open, marking Serena's
career closure, but they were eliminated in the first round. As announced by
the Jasmin Open organization a few days ago, both of them would be in the
tournament.
“The
countdown has officially started for Jasmin Open in Monastir (250 points) from
October 14 to 22, Ons Jabeur & Venus Williams will be with us.”
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Now that
the main draw has been finalized, the doubles pairing of the Tunisian and the
American does not appear, so it's unlikely that they will participate. Although
neither of the tennis players has commented on this, it's worth noting Jabeur's
tight schedule, as she is currently at the Zhengzhou Open and will play her
first match on October 11, considering that everything starts in Monastir on
October 16.
Additionally,
Jabeur has qualified for the WTA Finals, being the eighth player in the Race to
qualify for the tournament. The Finals, which conclude the 2023 season, begin
on October 29 and will have a round-robin format, guaranteeing each player
three matches, and in case they reach the final, it could be five.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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