‘I’m going to look ugly’ – Ons Jabeur breaks down in tears after second Wimbledon final defeat
Ons Jabuer broke down in tears following her Wimbledon final defeat as she joked she is going to 'look ugly in the photos'.
The 28-year-old lost 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets to unseeded Czech Republic star Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday.
Jabeur's loss means she has now came up short twice in the final at the All England Club after Elena Rybakina triumphed over her last year.
The Tunisian's search for a first Grand Slam continues, with Jabeur also losing in the 2022 US Open final.
It proved to be all too much to take in following the match, with Jabeur reduced to tears as she accepted her runner-up trophy.
Though she promised the fans at SW19 that it is only a matter of time before she lifts the famous Wimbledon shield.
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Speaking in her post-match interview, Jabeur said: "It will be tough to speak because this is very tough.
"I am going to look ugly in the photos so that's not going to help. I think this is the most painful loss of my career.
"First I want to say congratulations to Marketa and her team for this amazing tournament. You're an amazing player.
"I know you have had a lot of injuries so I am very happy for you. It's going to be a tough day for me today.
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"I'm not going to give up. I'm going to come back stronger and win a Grand Slam one day.
“It was an amazing tournament for me.
"I wished I continued to the end. I want to thank my team for always believing in me.
"We are going to make it one day, I promise you."
She added to the supporters in attendance: "Thank you for coming, cheering for me, the energy is amazing from day one at Wimbledon.
"I appreciate your support. It’s been a tough journey but that’s tennis. I promise I will come back one day and win this tournament."
Vondrousova was quick to pay her respect to Jabeur, as she remarked: "Ons, congratulations, you are such an inspiration for all of us.
"I hope you're going to win one day, you're an amazing person."