Fans are worried about Jabeur’s mental health after Tunisians cried inconsolable after Beatriz Haddad Maia defeat
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is one of the most popular players on and off the court. Jabeur has remarkable skill with the racket, and his tenacity is second to none. However, she has been struggling of late, and broke down in tears during her match against Beatriz Haddad Maia.
Jabeur is known as the ‘Minister of Happiness’ by his countrymen due to his ability to spread happiness. Ons brings happiness wherever she goes, which is why seeing her cry in the middle of a match was concerning to say the least.
Jabeur did not look bad at all against the Brazilian, who defeated her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. Beatriz won the opener by breaking her serve once in the first set. When she was ready to serve at 3-4 during the second set, Jabeur was shocked when she started crying.
Ons Jabeur had tears in her eyes in this second set against Beatriz Haddad Maia
Not sure if she’s dealing with something physical or it’s something else.
Never want to see this.
Hope one’s ok. pic.twitter.com/xQKNkg8bs0
– The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) 9 February 2024
It was a heartbreaking scene, but the crowd at the stadium at Zayed Sports City International Tennis Center rallied behind him. Jabeur’s coach Issam Jellali and her husband Karim Kamoun also encouraged her.
This may have been due to discomfort or injury, as Jabeur slapped his right thigh a few times during the match. So far, this is just speculation, but if Ons was injured, it would not be enough to retire him. However, fans hope it’s not an injury, which would be a huge blow.
She puts a lot of pressure on herself, hoping it’s not an injury.
– Omamuzo (@MamZees) 9 February 2024
Ons Jabeur has been struggling for some time. She has made early exits from tournaments and failed to repeat her Wimbledon performance.
Troubles chasing Ons Jabeur
Difficulties are not showing any signs of abating for the Tunisian player. Ones is one of the most enjoyable players to watch when he gets going, but his performances have been erratic. Except for the title win at the Ningbo Open, Jabeur has not performed up to his standards.
Ons has spoken about some of her struggles since losing to Marketa Vondrousova in the Wimbledon final. Although she has made the quarterfinals in some events, her victories have not come easily. Jabeur’s performance at the Australian Open was forgettable, as she was eliminated in the second round by Mira Andreeva.
A star is born🌟
16-year-old Mira Andreeva defeated No. 6 seed Jabeur 6-0, 6-2 to reach the third round!#ausopen , @wwos , @espn , @eurosport , @wowowtennis pic.twitter.com/l71yoKhOXw
– #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) 17 January 2024
Ons defeated Emma Raducanu comprehensively in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Open. However, she looked uncomfortable from the start against Haddad Maia.
The season is long, and Ons Jabeur will be hoping to find his rhythm as soon as possible. There will be several events in February including two WTA 1000 tournaments. Jabeur is ready to compete in both.
