Jabeur Withdraws From DC With Shoulder Injury

By Erik Gudris | @atntennis  | Thursday August 1, 2024

Fan favourite Ons Jabeur withdrew from her opening spherical singles match on the Mubadala Citi DC Open attributable to a shoulder damage.

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The 29-year-old Jabeur was set to face native favourite Robin Montgomery in her opening spherical singles match on Thursday night time. But, Jabuer withdrew hours earlier than the match attributable to a shoulder damage. Jabeur launched an announcement that was later posted on the event’s social media.

“I’m writing to tell you that, regrettably, I need to withdraw from the Mubadala Citi DC Open attributable to a shoulder damage I’ve not too long ago sustained.

After consulting with my physician, it has been decided that collaborating will irritate my situation.

— Mubadala Citi DC Open (@mubadalacitidc) August 1, 2024

I wish to apologize to all of the followers right here in Washington and the event, I used to be trying ahead to performing right here and attending to share unbelievable moments with the Followers. Trying ahead to coming again right here subsequent 12 months wholesome 🙏🏼

All of the bestWith Love Ons

— Mubadala Citi DC Open (@mubadalacitidc) August 1, 2024

Jabeur defeated Montgomery 6-1, 7-5 final month within the second spherical of Wimbledon. A two-time Wimbledon finalist, Jabeur misplaced within the subsequent spherical to Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina.

Jabeur, earlier within the week on the occasion, did win a doubles match with Spain’s Paula Badosa.

It has been a tough season for the 29-year-old Tunisian. She has additionally handled a knee damage, and carries a 16-13 general file. She is at present ranked 16, her lowest rating for the reason that summer season of 2021.

The subsequent event on Jabeur’s schedule is the upcoming WTA 1000 Nationwide Financial institution Open in Toronto, Canada.

Picture Credit score: Mubadala Citi DC Open