Speaking to Hello!, Jabeur added that it was Kate who initiated the embrace: “She was really the nicest. She has watched me twice, losing the final twice. She kept asking me if she could hug me, and I was like, ‘Who doesn’t want a hug from a Princess,’ you know? For me, it was such an amazing moment. And not just that, I felt her kindness and energy around me.”

A Lifelong Passion for Tennis

Kate’s love for the sport began early in life. In a 2017 BBC documentary hosted by Sue Barker, the Princess recalled: “I have always watched Wimbledon, that was very much part of my growing up.

“I think it really inspires youngsters, myself, it inspired me when I was younger to get involved in the game. It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful.”

Will She Attend the Finals This Weekend?

As the tournament heads into its final weekend, the Mirror reports growing anticipation among royal fans who hope to see Kate return to the royal box. Her most recent appearance at Wimbledon was in 2023, where she attended with her sister Pippa and daughter Princess Charlotte, marking one of her first public outings that year following cancer treatment.

The only year Kate has missed the event since her marriage was in 2013, when she was advised by her doctor to rest during her late pregnancy with Prince George.

Whether she attends or not, Princess Kate’s presence at Wimbledon remains symbolic—not only of her deep personal love for the game but also of the compassion and grace she brings to her public role.