Ons Jabeur pulls out of US Open just hours after draw as Grand Slam issues statement

Ons Jabeur was keen to compete at Flushing Meadows. (Image: Getty) Ons Jabeur has withdrawn from the women’s singles event at the US Open just days before the competition gets underway and hours after the draw was made . The Tunisian has been struggling with injury problems this season which led to her opting against representing her nation at the Olympic Games and also sidestepping the Washington and Cincinnati tournaments.

Jabeur was last seen being put to the side by Naomi Osaka in Toronto, where she won just four games in a crushing defeat. Related articles Svitolina sparks backlash after refusing to shake Monterrey Open star's hand Djokovic teases Alcaraz over Olympic gold during private chat at US Open However, there was optimism that the former world No. 2 would return in style at Flushing Meadows, having previously thrived at the competition, reaching the final in 2022 before being beaten by Iga Swiatek .

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