US EditionOns Jabeur Steps Back From Tennis to Heal, 'Rediscover Joy' of Living
WIMBLEDON, JUL 17 – Ons Jabeur cites injuries, asthma, and emotional exhaustion as reasons for her break and aims to prioritize well-being and consider starting a family, WTA ranking has dropped 12 spots.
- On Jul 17, 2025, three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur announced a break from professional tennis via social media, citing her wellbeing.
- Following her forced Wimbledon retirement, Jabeur explained her mental and physical exhaustion, citing breathing difficulties at the Australian Open and an early Wimbledon exit.
- Ons Jabeur said her ranking slid to No. 71, the lowest since January 2020, and she has battled knee and shoulder injuries, she needs to `breathe, to heal, and to rediscover the joy`.
- Jabeur has withdrawn from the Canadian Open in Montreal, and the announcement has resonated deeply with fans, as she has no plans of retiring soon.
- Looking ahead, Jabeur said she hopes to start a family with her husband, plans to chase her first Grand Slam title, and likely will not compete until 2026 at the earliest.
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Former Wimbledon finalist who burst into tears on court announces break from tennis - The Mirror
Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur's most recent campaign at SW19 lasted less than half an hour, as she retired from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova
The 30-year-old tennis player has fought injuries and assumed that he has no sense of happiness in the court. The aim of the break is to "recover the joy of living simply".
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Ons Jabeur, battling injuries and unhappy on the court, taking a hiatus from women's tennis
Ons Jabeur is taking a hiatus from the women's tennis tour, with the three-time major runner-up saying Thursday she wants to “rediscover the joy of simply living.”
Wimbledon finalist announces break from tennis to 'rediscover the joy of living'
Ons Jabeur suffered a first-round exit at Wimbledon this year (Picture: Getty) Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur has announced she will step back from professional tennis for her own wellbeing. Jabeur reached a career-high ranking of number two in the world, but has endured a difficult run and now sits 71st in the world. The Tunisian made an emotional exit from Wimbledon in the first round this year after she was forced to retire injured du…
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