Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has announced she will miss the remainder of the 2024 WTA season due to a persistent shoulder injury. The three-time Grand Slam runner-up has struggled with form and fitness throughout the year, and the injury forced her to withdraw from the recent US Open. She plans to return for the start of the 2025 season in Australia.
Naomi Osaka continued her strong return from maternity leave with a convincing victory over Ons Jabeur in the National Bank Open. Osaka’s win marks her fifth victory over a top-20 player since her comeback. Meanwhile, other notable matches saw Jessica Pegula defend her title and Leylah Fernandez advance to the next round.
Ons Jabeur, the 10th seed from Tunisia, has set her sights on reaching a third consecutive Wimbledon final. She believes managing her emotions will be crucial to her success in the tournament.
Marketa Vondrousova will return to Wimbledon as the defending champion, aiming to repeat her historic victory as the first unseeded woman to win the tournament in the Open Era. The 137th edition of Wimbledon will be held from July 1 to 14 in London.
Coco Gauff could potentially rise to the No. 2 position in the WTA rankings following her performance at the Madrid Open. Day 3 of the tournament features several exciting matchups, including Ons Jabeur facing Anna Karolina Schmiedlova. Our WTA experts provide predictions for each match on day 3, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the players involved.
