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Ons Jabeur plays a backhand during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
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Ons Jabeur serves during a practice session at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia ahead of the 2023 Australian Open. Getty
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Ons Jabeur serves during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
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Ons Jabeur during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open. AFP
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Ons Jabeur during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open. AFP
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Ons Jabeur plays a forehand during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
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Ons Jabeur plays a backhand during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
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Ons Jabeur plays a backhand during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
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Ons Jabeur serves during a practice session at Melbourne Park on January 11, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia ahead of the 2023 Australian Open. Getty
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Ons Jabeur serves during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
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Ons Jabeur during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open. AFP
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Ons Jabeur during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open. AFP
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Ons Jabeur plays a forehand during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
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Ons Jabeur plays a backhand during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
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Ons Jabeur plays a backhand during a practice session at Melbourne Park. Getty
Jabeur to headline inaugural Abu Dhabi Open as WTA Tour strengthens regional presence
New tournament, to be held February 5-12, has been added to the regular annual calendar
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