Jabeur donates WTA finals prize money to Palestinian aid

1. Jabeur wins WTA final in Berlin as Bencic injures ankle
(Photo: Twitter/X)
CANCUN Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian tennis player who is ranked number seven in the world made a heartfelt announcement at the GNP Seguros WTA Finals Cancun, sharing her intention to donate a portion of her prize money to support Palestinian aid.اضافة اعلان

Jabeur emotionally addressed the crowd. She expressed her happiness for the win but revealed her unhappiness with the current global situation, particularly the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the World Tennis Association reported.

Witnessing the suffering of children and the loss of innocent lives had deeply affected Jabeur, leading her to decide on the donation. She acknowledged that her happiness from the tennis victory could not be separated from the world's distressing events.

Jabeur emphasized that her action was not a political statement but a demonstration of humanity.

She expressed her desire for peace in the world.
During her press conference, the Tunisian star wished for a peaceful resolution and offered her financial support, recognizing that money might not be enough but hoping to make a small difference.


Read more Region and World
Jordan News