Ons Jabeur sets eyes on challenging Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka & Elena Rybakina

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Ons Jabeur is aiming to quickly regain her form from 2022 and challenge the likes of Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina. Jabeur, who made two Grand Slam finals last year, had a rough start to 2023 as she suffered an Australian Open second-round defeat before undergoing minor knee surgery.

While Jabeur was dealing with a knee issue, Swiatek, Sabalenka and Rybakina started pulling away from the rest of the WTA competition. “Elena won Wimbledon last year. Aryna struggled a bit last year but she regained her confidence.

Iga is Iga. I think they have a very powerful game so that’s why it’s great to see them doing amazing. I think it’s great motivation for all of us. I know what great players they are and I think it’s fun to challenge them a bit.

I have a completely different game from them so maybe it’s time that I make trouble for them a little bit," Jabeur said, per Eurosport.

Jabeur: My tennis is starting now

Jabeur started her 2023 season in Australia but it was evident that she wasn't at her best.

In early February, Jabeur withdrew from the entire Middle East swing and announced minor surgery. At a WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells, Jabeur returned to action for the first time since her surgery. “Brain and body feel good.

I feel like I’m ready here for Miami. The body is getting there, and I’m really excited. The tennis is there, I just need to gain back some of the things I was doing before. I also feel my tennis is getting better, just with the technical things that I’ve been working on with my coach.

I feel like this season is just starting now. This is my January," Jabeur said. Unfortunately for Jabeur, her Miami campaign was short-lived. After a Miami first-round bye, Jabeur suffered a surprise second-round defeat against Varvara Gracheva.