Tunisian tennis star Anas Jaber (Yassine Jaidi/Anadolu Agency)
The tennis star has arrived! Anas JaberWednesday, to her country Tunisia, following she achieved a great historical achievement by occupying second place in the championship Wimbledon The Open Championship, following losing in the final once morest Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina by two sets to one.
Upon her arrival at Carthage International Airport, Anas Jaber spoke to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed regarding her adventure in Wimbledon, her future ambitions, and many important topics related to her recent brilliance.
What does reaching the final at Wimbledon mean to you?
This result I consider the beginning of a new phase in my career. I want to have more confidence in myself and my capabilities. The Grand Slam tournaments are not over this season, as you know, I will compete in America and Australia. I promise you this.
What do you think of the reception of the Tunisian masses to you?
I am very proud that I am Tunisian, I thank the fans for their strong and continuous support, which will increase my determination to achieve more success and brilliance.
Did you find some organizational difficulties when leaving the airport?
I am the daughter of the Tunisian people. I wanted to go out to the masses and interact with them directly without protocols or strict procedures. I am happy just seeing this great encouragement and joy on the faces of those present at the airport to welcome me. People came from all over to see me, and this is a great pride for me, I used to follow what the fans are experiencing only through social media pages, and today I share this feeling with them, honestly, I am not only playing for myself, but for the whole of Tunisia.
Were you wronged by the decision to strip Wimbledon of points?
I knew in advance that the tournament would be without calculating points, it hurts me that I reached the final without advancing in the world rankings, but I am confident that I will soon return to second place and take the lead sooner or later, and certainly the crowning of one of the “Grand Slam” tournaments will not escape me.
How did your friend Serena Williams react to your success?
Yes, she sent me a message and said that she is very proud and happy with what I have achieved, and she wished me success in the rest of the tournaments. Serena is a great player and I consider her an idol, I had a great time with her at Eastbourne before Wimbledon, and I learned a lot from her.
How did you accept the interest of Tunisian and Arab fans in your matches during Wimbledon?
I am well aware that many people are eagerly following tennis in Tunisia as well as the Arab world. It is wonderful to see this game dominating the minds of the followers, and to watch the matches with great interest, like what happens in football competitions. Thank you all.
After this great success, is the pressure on you in the upcoming tournaments?
No, the attention of the international press and the masses will be a strong impetus for me, it is true that all the competitors have now clearly seen my style, but I have a lot of confidence in the crew that accompanies me in order to continue to work and maintain the level I have reached, now I will go on vacation for a few days before the challenge Next, a series of courses hosted by the United States of America, next month.
What is your message to Arab talents in tennis?
They have to work a lot in order to achieve their dreams. Tennis requires a lot of patience. I am happy that I succeeded in sending a message to all the young players in Africa and the Arab world. Personally, I will continue to work hard. I have started to realize my dreams, but I still have a long way to go. I hope that Live historical and beautiful moments like this.
