Ons Jabeur from Tunisia returns the ball to France Varvar Grachev during the first round of singles to Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025 (AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Ons Jabeur, 29 -year -old Tunisian tennis star and double finalist Wimbledon, announced July 17 that she has been focusing on her well -being, quoting injuries and emotional tensions over the past two years.The announcement follows her emotional exit from the first round of Wimbledon, where she was forced to retire against Victoriya Tomor.“I have been pushing myself so hard in the last two years, fighting for injuries and facing many other challenges,” Jabeur wrote on X. “But I haven’t felt happy on the pitch for some time.”Jabeur’s decision comes after reaching a follow -up final of Wimbledon in 2022 and 2023, where she lost to Elena Rybakina and Market Vondrous. It also achieved the finals of the US Open 2022.
“Tennis is such a beautiful sport,” she said. “But right now I feel that it is time to take a step back and finally stand up first: breathe, recover and rediscover the joy of simply life.”The Tunisian player was the first Arab and African woman to achieve the final of the Grand Slam singles, and in 2022 she achieved a career with a high number 2.It has become known for its creative style of playing, it represents shots and bold angles, as well as its humility and humor in court.“Even though I’m away from the court, I will continue to stay close and connected in different ways and share this way with you all. Ons,” she wrote.Jabeur assured her supporters that this break was temporary, not permanent.“Thank you all my fans for your understanding. Your support and love mean the world to me. I always carry it with me.”Its announcement emphasizes physical and emotional challenges facing professional tennis players at the highest level of competition.
