Recently, Ons Jabeur had to cancel the US Open due to injury. Now the tennis star has announced that he will not play at all this year
The Tunisian star player Ons Jabeur has declared her tennis season over prematurely due to a long-term shoulder injury. The three-time Grand Slam tournament finalist announced her decision on her social media channels. At the same time, the 30-year-old announced her return to the WTA Tour in January at the first tournaments of the new season in Australia.
“This year has been very tough for me and as athletes we know that recovery is part of the journey,” Jabeur wrote on X. “Due to my ongoing shoulder injury, my medical team and I have made the difficult decision to leave the tennis court for the rest of the season. “
Jabeur wants to “make a difference” – fans with recovery wishes
Jabeur recently withdrew from the US Open in New York due to shoulder problems. The former world number two played her last match to date at the beginning of August at the WTA tournament in Toronto in preparation for New York.
She now wants to use the time without competitions for other things. “While I take time to heal, I’m going to dedicate myself to charity and make sure we make a real difference in the world.” Jabeur thanked her fans for their support. She could hardly wait to “come back stronger”. And continued: “I’ll see you on the pitch again in Australia 2025. ”
Under the post on X, numerous fans sent her get-well wishes. “You are universally loved. Please take care of yourself and take all the time you need to heal,” wrote one follower, for example. Another commented: “A speedy recovery for my favorite player. ”
