Ons Jabeur donates prize money to help Palestinians
Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian tennis player, showed tears of joy after winning the WTA Finals against Marketa Vondrousova. However, her emotions went beyond the tennis court. Jabeur, who had previously lost the Wimbledon final, expressed her sadness for the ongoing war in the Middle East. She stated, “I am happy for the victory, but I am not happy with what is happening in the world these days. It is heartbreaking to see children dying every day.” Jabeur decided to donate part of her prize money to help the Palestinians. She emphasized that her intention is not to send a political message but a humanitarian one. Jabeur expressed her desire for peace in the world. In a post-match press conference, she spoke about the difficulties of staying focused on tennis amidst the tragedies in the Middle East. Jabeur admitted that it is challenging to avoid distressing images on social media and that she feels hopeless. She expressed her wish to bring an end to the horrors in Gaza and to restore peace. Jabeur’s gesture of donating her prize money to the civilians in Gaza reflects her commitment to helping those affected by the war. Meanwhile, she aims to continue her winning streak in Mexico. The tournament was relocated from China due to concerns about the well-being of Peng Shuai, a Chinese tennis player whose situation remains unclear.