Ons Jabeur's Struggle Continues: Tunisian Tennis Star Retires Amid Challenges
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur retired during her first-round Wimbledon match due to breathing difficulties, adding to her challenging, injury-prone season. Trailing Viktoriya Tomova, Jabeur took a medical timeout before retiring. The 30-year-old expressed disappointment, citing a tough 2024 season, including a shoulder injury hindering her performance.
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Tunisian tennis sensation Ons Jabeur was forced to retire during her opening match at Wimbledon on Monday due to breathing issues, marking another setback in an injury-dominated season.
Jabeur, 30, was trailing Viktoriya Tomova 7-6 (5), 2-0, when she called for a medical timeout, evidencing her discomfort.
The athlete expressed her sadness about the situation, acknowledging the season's challenges, including a significant shoulder injury that prematurely ended her 2024 campaign.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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