July 17, 2025
Ons Jabeur Tennis: Ons Jabeur says she needs to step back from tennis for her own wellbeing. She has withdrawn from the upcoming Montreal Canadian Open.
The WTA noted that Jabeur, 30, is the only player in the top 99 who has not entered next month’s US Open.
She shared that she’s been pushing through injuries and hasn’t felt truly happy on court.
Jabeur said she has pushed extremely hard over the past two seasons. She played through injuries and other hurdles.
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Yet she admitted she hasn’t felt happy on the court in quite some time. Tennis means so much to me.
But I need a break to look after my wellbeing. I’m stepping away to breathe, recover, and enjoy life off court.
Jabeur reached a career-high of No.2 in the rankings. She has since slipped to No.71. She has been a Wimbledon finalist twice.
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This year, she retired in the first round at the All England Club. It happened on the tournament’s hottest opening day ever.
After her Wimbledon exit, Jabeur admitted she felt sad. She said it hurt her confidence.
It hasn’t been an easy season for her.
She plans to take a break. Her goal is to disconnect from tennis for a while and spend time with family.
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