Sharapova hails Ons Jabeur during Netflix Break Point: “Would have been nightmare opponent”

Maria Sharapova hailed Ons Jabeur in the Netflix series breaking point praising what she achieved and admitting she would be a nightmare opponent.

The story of Ons Jabeur is fascinating for many reasons. Like Sharapova, she came from humble beginnings and had a far rockier road to tennis stardom. It's something that didn't escape the former player and she praised her in an episode of the Netflix TV series Breaking Point. Speaking of Jabeur, Maria said:

"To come from nowhere, without any resources, without investments and getting past all the barriers and significance of what that means for her country, for herself, for her family, it's incredible."

Jabeur has struck down many barriers en route to tennis stardom and it's something that will inspire plenty of new tennis generations, particularly those of a similar background. Her rather unique playstyle is another thing that might inspire new generations and Sharapova noted it would be a nightmare to face it.

"When I look at Ons, I think that I wouldn't have matched up well against her. She would have been a nightmare to play against. Thank God I'm retired, because that slice, oh God."