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Tearful ex-finalist Jabeur retires injured in Wimbledon first round

(Reuters)
30 June 2025 17:22

London (PA Media/dpa)

Two-time Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur retired injured from her first-round match against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.

The 30-year-old, who was beaten in the 2022 and 2023 finals, trailed 7-6 (7-5), 2-0 to the Bulgarian world number 111.

Jabeur was in tears before receiving treatment during a medical timeout in the first set of the match on Court 14.

The Tunisian, who was also a beaten finalist in the 2022 US Open, has endured a torrid time with injuries and plummeted to 59 in the rankings.

A shoulder issue led to a premature end to her 2024 season and, just three months into her return, she hobbled off court in tears at this year's Miami Open after suffering a leg strain.

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