Overview
- Jabeur revealed the news in a November 10 Instagram video with husband and coach Karim Kamoun, using tennis-themed baby props.
- Her caption described the hiatus as planning the “cutest comeback ever” and confirmed a baby boy arriving in April 2026.
- The 31-year-old stepped away from the tour earlier this year to reset, reiterating that she has not retired.
- In her documentary, she said major-final defeats at Wimbledon and the US Open delayed earlier family plans.
- Fellow players including Daria Kasatkina, Maria Sakkari, and Caroline Wozniacki posted public congratulations on her announcement.