Ons Jabeur’s 2025 season has been a real roller coaster. She made the quarterfinals at Brisbane International, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Berlin. In other tournaments, though, she struggled to get past the early rounds—including the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. Not long ago, she ranked World No. 2 and made it to the Wimbledon finals twice—in 2022 and 2023—and the US Open final in 2022. For the Tunisian star, it’s a tough reality to accept. She’s finding it hard to come to terms with this stretch.
After her Wimbledon exit, Ons was heartbroken. Down a set to Viktoriya Tomova, she had to withdraw because of an ankle injury while trailing 0-2 in the second. Fans were devastated and sent her so many messages of support. But Ons opened up about her feelings on social media, sharing a raw, emotional post. She wrote, “For the past two years, I’ve been pushing myself so hard, fighting through injuries and facing many other challenges. But deep down, I haven’t truly felt happy on the court for some time now.”
Her incredible skill once made her the darling of the tennis world. Last year brought struggles—injuries and tournament withdrawals kept her from her best. She hasn’t won a title since Ningbo in 2023. That’s why Ons Jabeur stands by her decision. “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,” she added.
This week, the 30-year-old withdrew from the Canadian Open in Montreal. Suzan Lamens steps into her spot in the main draw. With recent absences, Jabeur’s ranking took a fall—she’s down 12 spots to World No. 71, her lowest since January 2020.
Hard to believe there was a time before her breakthrough, with no Grand Slam quarterfinals on her resumé. Now, she’s a two-time Wimbledon finalist and a US Open runner-up. Ultimately, Ons knows what’s best for her right now. Tennis still matters deeply to her. She made it clear: “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.” She’s not alone, either.
Alongside Jabeur, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, No. 10 Paula Badosa, and No. 44 Sonay Kartal have all decided to skip the Omnium Banque Nationale WTA 1000. They each cited fatigue and injuries as their reasons. Ons has been outspoken about those challenges before, so her decision comes as no surprise.
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