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Ons Jabeur Announces Open-Ended Break From Tennis

Her decision follows a drop to world No.71 after two seasons marked by persistent injuries.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - June 30, 2025 Tunisia's Ons Jabeur during her first round match against Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
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Overview

  • Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur announced an indefinite hiatus from professional tennis to focus on healing and rediscovering her passion.
  • She has withdrawn from the Canadian Open and will be replaced in the main draw by Suzan Lamens.
  • Jabeur’s WTA ranking has slid to No.71, her lowest position since January 2020.
  • The 30-year-old Tunisian has contended with shoulder, leg and asthma issues this season that led to medical retirements at the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
  • Jabeur became the first Arab and African woman to reach a Grand Slam final but cited emotional fatigue and a lack of joy on court as reasons for her pause.