Ons Jabeur and Ibtissam Jraidi among 10 Arab sportswomen to watch in 2024

It was a memorable year for Arab women in the world of sport and 2024 promises to be even better. Here we take a look at some of those expected to make a mark.

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Despite numerous injuries disrupting her 2023 season, Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur still managed to win two titles during the year and reached a second consecutive Wimbledon final and third overall at the Grand Slam level.

The 29-year-old concluded her campaign ranked No 6 in the world – her third straight year-end top-10 finish – and qualified for the WTA Finals for a second consecutive season.

A trailblazer for Arab and North African women in sport, Jabeur landed at No 18 on Forbes’ most recent list of highest-paid female athletes on the planet, with an estimated total earnings of $5.7 million in 2023.

Having fallen short at the final stage at the majors on three previous occasions, Jabeur is as determined as ever to clinch that elusive Grand Slam crown, with many tipping her to reign supreme at Wimbledon in 2024.