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 resulting from 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 evening. But, Jabuer withdrew hours earlier than the match resulting from 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 have to withdraw from the Mubadala Citi DC Open resulting from a shoulder damage I’ve just lately sustained.
After consulting with my physician, it has been decided that taking part will worsen 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 event, I used to be trying ahead to performing right here and attending to share improbable moments with the Followers. Trying ahead to coming again right here subsequent yr wholesome 🙏🏼
All the perfect
With 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 troublesome season for the 29-year-old Tunisian. She has additionally handled a knee damage, and carries a 16-13 total report. She is at present ranked 16, her lowest rating for the reason that summer time of 2021.
The subsequent event on Jabeur’s schedule is the upcoming WTA 1000 Nationwide Financial institution Open in Toronto, Canada.
Photograph Credit score: Mubadala Citi DC Open
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