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This isn’t a headline. It’s a message. From Ons Jabeur, to the women who’ve carried the game with strength, grace and far too little recognition: Keep going. We see you.
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Ons Jabeur
, a former World No. 2 and three-time Grand Slam finalist, is one of the sport’s defining figures. Her platform speaks to empathy, conviction and a purposeful approach to change.
This year’s French Open has drawn criticism for scheduling women’s matches earlier in the day, limiting their visibility in primetime slots. At a moment when the spotlight hasn’t always been fairly shared, Jabeur didn’t hold back.
Unfiltered. Unignorable. Unapologetic. Uninterrupted. We’re stepping aside and letting Ons take it from here.
A lot of amazing athletes have been told the same things over and over. That no one watches. That no one cares. That women’s sport doesn’t ‘move people.’
Judgment comes quickly, often from those who’ve never even watched a full match.
One empty stadium is held up as proof. The packed ones? Conveniently ignored.
A missed shot becomes a headline. The hundreds of brilliant ones? Forgotten.
Still, they show up. Still, they compete. Still, they carry a sport forward on their shoulders.
When a woman wins 6–0, 6–0, it’s called boring. Too easy. When a man does it? That’s ‘dominance.’ ‘Strength.’ ‘Unstoppable.’
When women play with power, they’re told they ‘play like men.’ As if strength, speed or aggression don’t belong in a woman’s game.
If they celebrate, they’re dramatic. If they don’t, they’re cold. Too emotional. Too distant. Too loud. Too quiet. Too much. Never just right.