Overview
- Jabeur says she became depressed during a punishing two-year stretch on tour and has prioritized her wellbeing since stepping away in July.
- She argues the current schedule is unsustainable, citing consecutive WTA 1000 events and the shift of many 1000s to two-week, 96‑draw formats.
- The Tunisian star vows to control her own schedule and says she will only return when she feels ready and happy to compete again.
- Under WTA rules, top players face obligations to play four majors, 10 WTA 1000s and six WTA 500s, with ranking penalties for skipping events.
- She is focusing on off-court work through her foundation and an academy set to open in Dubai later this month, while the WTA has offered no new changes.