Ons Jabeur Calls for Equal Pay for Women at Italian Open

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur has called on the Italian Open to offer equal pay to female players before 2025. Jabeur, who is currently ranked world number 25, made the statement following her victory over Yulia Putintseva in the first round of the tournament.

Jabeur stated that it is time for tennis tournaments to recognize the value and contribution of female players and to offer them equal pay for their performances. She noted that women have been fighting for gender equality in sports for many years, and that progress has been made in recent years, but more needs to be done.

Jabeur’s call for equal pay at the Italian Open follows similar efforts by female tennis players and organizations around the world to address gender disparities in the sport. Many have argued that female tennis players, who often perform at the same level as their male counterparts, should receive equal pay for their achievements.

The Italian Open has not yet responded to Jabeur’s statement, but it is likely to spark a debate about the issue of equal pay in tennis and other sports. Many hope that Jabeur’s statement will serve as a reminder of the ongoing need to promote gender equality in sports and to ensure that female athletes are valued and supported in their careers.

Re-reported from the story originally published in The Indian Express