Ons Jabeur Steps Back from Tennis to Rediscover Joy

Ons Jabeur is stepping back from tennis to rediscover the joy of simply living, the former world No. 2 announced on her social media.

The 30-year-old Tunisian tennis star has been struggling with injuries and unhappiness on the court, which led to her decision to take a break.

She retired from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova at The All England Club this year due to injury.

Ons Jabeur's decision comes after a tough 2025 season, where she was knocked out of the French Open in the first round and struggled with a shoulder injury.

She also strained a leg muscle in this year's Miami Open, which added to her injury woes.

Ons Jabeur did not indicate when she would return to tennis, but she promised to stay close and connected with her fans in different ways.

She expressed her gratitude to her fans for their understanding and support, which she said means the world to her.

The two-time Wimbledon finalist reached the finals of both Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2022, before again getting to the final at The All England Club a year later.

Her straight sets defeat by Markéta Vondroušová in 2023 was described by Jabeur as the most painful of her career.

Ons Jabeur's announcement was met with support from her fans, who wished her well and hoped for her return to the court soon.

She will continue to share her journey with her fans, even while she's away from the court.

Ons Jabeur's decision to step back from tennis is a reminder that mental and physical well-being is just as important as success on the court.

The tennis world will be waiting for her return, whenever that may be.