Ons Jabeur Ends 2024 Season Due to Shoulder Injury
Ons Jabeur is ending her 2024 season early due to a continuing shoulder injury. The Tunisian tennis star made the announcement on her social media channels on Monday.
Ons Jabeur played just one match after Wimbledon, a 6-3, 6-1 loss to Naomi Osaka in the first round in Toronto. She was in the draw in Cincinnati, Washington, D.C. and the US Open, but never took the court.
The shoulder injury is the latest in a series of setbacks for Ons Jabeur, who has been dealing with a recurring right knee issue. She missed the WTA 1000 event in Dubai in February and retired from her quarterfinal match against Coco Gauff at the grass-court event in Berlin in June.
Ons Jabeur has been ranked among the top players in the world, but her struggles in 2024 have seen her drop out of the WTA's Top 10. She reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros and in Madrid, but the injuries have taken a toll on her performance.
Ons Jabeur says she'll be dedicating herself to charity work while she's sidelined, aiming to "make a real difference in the world". She's declared she'll be back playing in Australia at the start of 2025, and is looking forward to returning to the court stronger than ever.
Ons Jabeur turned 30 years old last month, and despite the challenges she's faced in 2024, she remains committed to her tennis career. She thanked her fans for their support and said she can't wait to come back and compete at the highest level.
The former world No. 2 has been open about her struggles with injuries, and has shown her resilience and determination in the face of adversity. As she takes time to focus on her charity work and recover from her injury, Ons Jabeur is already looking ahead to her return to the tennis court in 2025.
Ons Jabeur's decision to end her 2024 season early is a difficult one, but it's clear that she's prioritizing her health and well-being. With her sights set on a strong return in 2025, Ons Jabeur is ready to put her injuries behind her and get back to doing what she does best - competing at the highest level in tennis.