It costs $0 to be a nice person. Ons Jabeur knows this well and proved it once again in Rome. Before the Italian Open, a man posted on X, hoping his daughter could meet the Tunisian player.
“My daughter will be traveling to Rome to attend the WTA tournament, mainly hoping to see Ons Jabeur, her favorite tennis player. I’ve never asked this before, but this time, dear internet, please do your magic and let them meet. RT if you want to help,” read the post.
He also shared a photo of his daughter holding a sign that read, in bold capital letters, “I’m looking for Ons Jabeur.”
My daughter will be traveling to Rome to attend the WTA tournament, mostly with the hopes of seeing @Ons_Jabeur, her favorite tennis player.
I never asked this before, but this time dear internet, please do your magic and let them meet.
RT if you want to help her ❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/tbDAusbdiP
— Mario Fusco (@mariofusco) May 4, 2025
How Ons Jabeur Made a Girl’s Dream Come True
Not even an hour and a half later, it was Jabeur herself who replied:
“Let’s make this happen. Can’t wait to meet her,” she wrote, tagging both the tournament and the WTA.
Both official accounts were quick to support the initiative. “Let’s do it,” responded the WTA. “Count on us,” added the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
The story had a happy ending. The father later posted a photo of Ons Jabeur standing with his daughter—who, incredibly, was wearing a jacket covered with pictures of Ons’ face.
“A social media success story in 4 acts. A warm thank you to Ons Jabeur, the WTA, and the Internazionali BNL d’Italia for making this happen,” he wrote. “PS: I never had well understood why my daughter is such a passionate Ons Jabeur supporter. Now I know.” Though he didn’t say it outright, his words revealed the pride and joy of a father grateful to his daughter’s idol.
A social network success story in 4 acts.
A warm thank you to @Ons_Jabeur, @WTA and @InteBNLdItalia to make this happen 🙏
PS: I never had well understood why my daughter is a so passionate @Ons_Jabeur supporter. Now I know ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WDlKv79zur
— Mario Fusco (@mariofusco) May 7, 2025
The Minister of Happiness Strikes Again
“It was lovely meeting her,” Jabeur replied, moved by the encounter.
As if karma were smiling back, Jabeur didn’t even have to play her first match, as her opponent, Petra Kvitova, withdrew before stepping on court. The World No. 36 advanced to the third round, where she is set to face Italian hometown favorite Jasmine Paolini.
Jabeur continued to show grace, posting on social media: “Wishing Petra a speedy recovery.”
Fans flooded the comments with praise for her fair play and kind spirit. There’s a reason everyone on tour admires her—not just for her tennis skills, but for who she is. The nickname “Minister of Happiness” suits her perfectly.
Wishing Petra a speedy recovery ❤️
— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) May 8, 2025
Main Photo Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
