Tunisia’s Jabeur Ruled Out Of U.S. Open Due To Injury

Tunisian Ons Jabeur has pulled out of the U.S. Open, tournament organisers confirmed on Friday.

She withdrew from the Citi Open earlier this month, citing a right shoulder injury, and in June was forced to retire from the Berlin Open in the quarter-finals. She missed the Paris Olympics because of knee issues.

Jabeur, a two-time Wimbledon finalist, lost her most recent match earlier this month against Naomi Osaka in the opening round in Toronto.

Following Jabeur’s withdrawal, Elise Mertens will take over the Tunisian’s place in the draw after being installed as the 33rd seed. A qualifier or lucky loser will take the Belgian’s place in the draw.

Jabeur reached one of her three Grand Slam finals at the US Open in 2022, finishing runner-up to World No.1 Iga Swiatek. Jabeur also reached the Wimbledon final in both 2022 and 2023.

She has a 16-8 career main-draw win-loss record at the US Open. In addition to her 2022 final, she made the Round of 16 at last year’s edition.

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