Wimbledon 2022: Ons Jabeur column on playing with Serena Williams

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, the second ranked woman's tennis player in the world, is the latest player to write for the British Broadcasting Corporation.

She talked about the experience of playing doubles with Serena Williams and how she invited the American to her home country in her first article at Wimbledon.

The experience of playing with Serena Williams in the doubles at Eastbourne last week gave me added confidence as I attempt to win my first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon.

I can see myself that way if she sees me as a great player.

I had a dream of playing against Serena but never thought I would be on the same court with her.

I can't imagine being able to watch a legend react on court and talk to herself.

When she is going to serve, she chose a spot, and then she went and ace. We were three break points down and she was serving three ace in a row.

Her mentality is so strong, that shows the difference between her and others.

She pushed me forward as well. She would say "great choice" if I chose to serve there. She gave me the confidence to serve better.

I feel like I'm the luckiest player in the world.

You can watch the documentary about Serena but you can't be next to her.

I could see why she is such a great player and person.

'Coco joked she was jealous of Onsrena'

We're not playing the doubles at Wimbledon because we're focused on singles, but I did practice with her at the All England Club on Saturday.

I asked her if she wanted to play for 30 minutes or an hour, and she said "yes let's do it".

Serena was moving well. She can win a match at Wimbledon.

We weren't able to play until the final because we were put in the opposite side of the draw.

I'll send her to Iga Swiatek's half so that she won't have to face him.

I did not want to face her in the first round. At Wimbledon, you don't want to face Serena.

It would be great to play her and that would add to my dream list.

She was very helpful after the practice session and told me if I needed something.

I was trying to impress her by not missing a ball. It was great.

Two or three years ago, I would have been so shy to speak to her.

I was able to handle my nerves and speak to her, which was great.

I'm still dreaming.

The players sent me messages about the doubles partnership.

She told me that she was jealous when she saw me. She said I deserved it.

'I've already invited Serena to visit Tunisia'

Before the French Open, I knew that Onsrena would happen.

It had to be a secret for me to tell some of my closest friends and family.

I tried to keep it from being seen. Everyone started texting me "Why didn't you tell me?" when they found out.

Everyone in Tunisia has been talking about it.

There are videos and photos of us playing together. People like the pictures where I have done a good shot and Serena makes a funny or impressed reaction.

When we met up in Eastbourne, I invited her to go to Tunisia.

She should come because she's never been to Tunisia. Hopefully it will happen in a few years.

We would probably need about 10,000 bodyguards to calm the excitement of showing her all the best parts of Tunisia.

The city of Sousse is located on the east of Tunisia and is about 90 minutes from the capital.

There is an amazing place on the beach.

I would take her there, but you will have to wait a little while to find out the full plan.

Ons was talking to Jonathan at Wimbledon.