"I think women are more eager to succeed or they have more motivation to prove themselves because of the little suppression we have in north Africa or in the Arab world with the women's situation," she explained. "It's never easy (being a female athlete in the Arab world)," Sherif continued. Image: Sherif in action against Paula Badosa at the Charleston OpenThe feats are beginning to stack up for Sherif. Among her goals off the court is mapping out a clearer path for young children in Egypt and the Arab world to pursue careers in professional tennis. Image: Tunisia's Ons Jabeur was the first Arab woman ever to win a WTA Tour titleBetween them they have embraced the unwritten job of serving as a beacon for Arab athletes.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 25, 2023 18:09 UTC