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Ons Jabeur Welcomes Son Elyan

The birth spotlights the WTA’s expanded maternity support that can ease a future return.

Overview

  • Jabeur announced on Instagram that her baby boy, Elyan Kammoun, was born on April 20, 2026.
  • She remains on a competitive break during maternity leave and has said she plans to come back without setting a date.
  • Fellow players including Coco Gauff, Emma Raducanu, Elina Svitolina, and Paula Badosa posted public congratulations.
  • The WTA now offers protected rankings, up to 12 months of paid maternity leave, and fertility grants through a program backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which Jabeur has praised.
  • A three-time Grand Slam finalist and former world No. 2, she is the highest‑ranked Arab and African player in history, giving her transition to motherhood outsized visibility on tour.