Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian tennis star who has reached the finals of three Grand Slam tournaments, announced that she will be unable to compete for the remainder of the 2024 season.
The decision comes as a result of a persistent shoulder injury that has been troubling her.
This year has been challenging for the 30-year-old, as her ranking has dropped to 22nd in the world due to various health issues.
Jabeur withdrew from several tournaments, including Cincinnati, Washington and the U.S. Open, because of her shoulder problem. She had already missed the Paris Olympics earlier in the season due to concerns regarding her knee.
"This year has been extremely hard for me, and as athletes we know that recovery is part of the journey," Jabeur said on social media.
"Due to my ongoing shoulder injury, my medical team and I have made the difficult decision to step off the tennis circuit for the rest of the season."
Jabeur, who previously held the second spot in the world rankings, announced her decision to focus on philanthropic endeavors during her recovery period. The Tunisian tennis star plans to make her comeback on the court at the start of the next year in Australia.
