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 on account of a shoulder harm.

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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 evening. But, Jabuer withdrew hours earlier than the match on account of a shoulder harm. Jabeur launched an announcement that was later posted on the match’s social media.

“I’m writing to tell you that, regrettably, I need to withdraw from the Mubadala Citi DC Open on account of a shoulder harm 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 ask for forgiveness to all of the followers right here in Washington and the match, I used to be trying ahead to performing right here and attending to share unbelievable moments with the Followers. Wanting ahead to coming again right here subsequent yr 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 harm, and carries a 16-13 general file. She is at present ranked 16, her lowest rating for the reason that summer time of 2021.

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

Picture Credit score: Mubadala Citi DC Open