{"id":38034,"date":"2024-11-05T12:10:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/cristiano-ronaldo-has-been-a-huge-inspiration-for-me-says-ons-jabeur-after-meeting-football-great-during-wta-finals-tennis-news\/05\/11\/2024\/"},"modified":"2024-11-05T12:10:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T17:10:38","slug":"cristiano-ronaldo-has-been-a-huge-inspiration-for-me-says-ons-jabeur-after-meeting-football-great-during-wta-finals-tennis-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/cristiano-ronaldo-has-been-a-huge-inspiration-for-me-says-ons-jabeur-after-meeting-football-great-during-wta-finals-tennis-news\/05\/11\/2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Cristiano Ronaldo has been a huge inspiration for me, says Ons Jabeur after meeting football great during WTA Finals | Tennis News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ons Jabeur says Cristiano Ronaldo he is a “huge inspiration” for her after meeting the football great during the WTA Finals in Riyadh.<\/p>\n

The pair met after Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr drew 1-1 against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League with Jabeur praising the Portuguese footballer.<\/p>\n

Former women’s world No 2 Jabeur has not been in action since the Canadian Open in August this year due to a shoulder injury which saw her sidelined for the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI couldn\u2019t believe, he\u2019s really an inspiration to me,” Jabeur said on Sky Sports Tennis.<\/em><\/p>\n

“As an athlete, his dedication to the sport is unbelievable. He was very focussed doing his routine, it was unbelievable and an honour to meet him.”<\/p>\n

The Tunisian also met up with Al-Hilal’s Neymar and offered to set up a doubles match alongside the legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldo, who she believes will be better at tennis than Cristiano.<\/p>\n

\u201cNeymar was different, I had talked to him, he loves tennis and he watches it,” Jabeur added.<\/p>\n

“I asked him if he wants to play tennis but he said he\u2019s not very good so maybe we\u2019ll do a mixed double with the other Ronaldo, the Brazilian one.”<\/p>\n

Jabeur feeling fit and healthy<\/h3>\n
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The 30-year-old also said he is feeling fit and healthy ahead of the 2025 season and believes her shoulder injury forced her to give her body a break.<\/p>\n

The three-time Grand Slam finalist withdrew from the Mubadala Citi DC Open in August due to shoulder pain.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m feeling much better, I needed that time, not just for my body but for my mind and mentally it\u2019s been tough,” Jabeur said.<\/p>\n

“Four years was really intense to be in the top 10 and to manage a lot of finals and losses was emotionally exhausting for me but I\u2019m glad I could call it off.<\/p>\n

“As a tennis player it\u2019s hard to call it off and rest. I\u2019ve been sick so many times this year and my body was crying for help so I am glad I listened.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m manifesting that [being healthy and feel good] for next year and I have a good feeling about 2025.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m hoping it\u2019s going to be great and I\u2019m going to enjoy every moment.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m definitely learning even though it was a bad year for me but I take all the positives from it and I am learning a lot and played in a beautiful tournament.”<\/p>\n

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