Ons Jabeur Explains Why She Won't Play in 2024 Summer Olympics

Ons Jabeur and her medical team explained why she cannot play in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Ons Jabeur will not participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics. / Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports

Ons Jabeur is not only a fan-favorite in the tennis world, but she is also a trailblazer. The 29-year-old is the first African and Arab woman to contest a major singles final.

Jabeur wears her family's heritage and culture on her sleeve, as it was one of the many endearing moments during her time on the Netflix docu-series Break Point.

Unfortunately for fans all over the world, they will not see Jabeur participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. On Monday evening, Jabuer shared a letter on her social media accounts explaining why she will not represent Tunisia in the Summer Games.

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— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) June 17, 2024

Jabeur explained that after consulting with her medical team, they decided the quick change of surface and the time required for the body to adapt would put her knee at risk and jeopardize the rest of her ATP season.

Jabeur concluded her heartfelt letter by expressing the love she has for representing her country and wishing her teammates the best of luck.

While we hate to see Jabeur miss the Summer Olympics, it is understandable given the difficult schedule she and other tennis players are facing this summer. Jabeur lost to Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals of the French Open on the clay courts at Roland Garros and has already switched to grass courts.

Wimbledon wraps up on July 14, and the Summer Olympics start on July 26. Combining the quick turnaround along with the transition from a grass court to a clay court, it is understandable why she is passing on this event.

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