Ons Jabeur Retires From Wimbledon Opener Due to Breathing Difficulties

The two-time Wimbledon runner-up says she will take time away from tennis to recover after her season was disrupted by recurring injuries

Overview

Jabeur retired from her opening match against Viktoriya Tomova on Court 14 on June 30 after requesting a medical timeout for acute breathing issues in scorching temperatures.
She was trailing 7-6(5), 2-0 to world No. 111 Tomova when she stepped off court in visible distress.
Her season has been plagued by a shoulder injury that ended her 2024 campaign and a leg strain at the Miami Open, contributing to a fall to world No. 59.
Having finished runner-up at Wimbledon in both 2022 and 2023, Jabeur remains in search of her first Grand Slam title.
Jabeur described her retirement as “pretty sad” and said she plans to disconnect from competition to rest and recharge with family.