In the midst of a painful quest for a Grand Slam victory over the past few years, Tunisian star Ons Jabeur has announced that she is taking a break from professional tennis after losing in the US Open final and Wimbledon final twice.
The two-time Wimbledon runner-up recently had to quit due to injury during her match against Viktoriya Tomova, resulting in a heartbreaking first-round elimination.
Having advanced to the SW19 final in 2022 and 2023 before losing to Elena Rybakina and Marketa Vondrousova, Jabeur has established herself as somewhat of a fan favorite on British soil in recent years.
The losses, along with her 2022 loss in the US Open final, would add to her agonizing quest for her first Grand Slam victory. She would eventually decide to retire from the game due to injury concerns and a drop in her play.
“For the past two years, I’ve been pushing myself so hard, fighting through injuries and facing many other challenges,” she said in a statement on social media. “But deep down, I haven’t truly felt happy on the court for some time now.
“Tennis is such a beautiful sport. But right now, I feel it’s time to take a step back and finally put myself first: to breathe, to heal, and to rediscover the joy of simply living.
“Thank you to all my fans for understanding. Your support and love mean the world to me. I carry it with me always.
“Even while I’m away from the court, I’ll continue to stay close and connected in different ways, and share this journey with you all. Ons.”
Jabeur has become a trailblazer in women’s tennis as the first African and Arab woman to feature in a major singles final, as well as becoming the highest-ranked African and Arab tennis player in ATP and WTA rankings’ history when she reached No 2 in 2022.
She emerged as a must-see attraction on both routes to the final at the All England Club with her daring drop shots and bag of tricks.
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