With less than 100 days to go until the 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, Arab tennis star Ons Jabeur has confirmed her return to the tournament after overcoming a long-term shoulder injury.
The injury kept the Tunisian out of nearly half of the 2024 Hologic WTA Tour season.
The three-time Grand Slam finalist is set to compete at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City from February 1 to 8. This WTA 500 event is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the premier tournaments on the tour.
Jabeur managed only one singles appearance after Wimbledon last July before stepping back from the remainder of her season. During her recovery, she plans to focus on her charity work.
"I’m delighted to be returning to one of my favourite tournaments in my home region where I always receive such fantastic support. It's been a frustrating few months out with my shoulder injury, but I expect to be back fully fit for 2025, and I'm already looking forward to competing in Abu Dhabi once again in front of the passionate fanbase," said Jabeur.
Tournament Director Nigel Gupta welcomed the news, highlighting Jabeur's significant impact on tennis in the region. He added, "We wish Ons well for the remainder of her rehabilitation programme and look forward to watching her perform in Abu Dhabi next February."
Jabeur, a two-time Wimbledon runner-up and US Open finalist, will join 28 top singles players and 16 doubles pairs for eight days of elite women’s tennis, continuing the success of the previous two editions of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
Can’t wait ❤️ https://t.co/tWnpORcQXT
— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) October 29, 2024
In 2024, former Wimbledon champion and World No. 5 Elena Rybakina clinched the singles title and Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sofia Kenin triumphed in doubles.
Having featured eight of the world’s top 20 players this year, the upcoming tournament in February is expected to showcase a similarly elite field of competitors in 2025.
Beyond the on-court action, the Fan Village promises an immersive experience for fans of all ages.
Attendees can meet their favourite players during special appearances, enjoy family-friendly entertainment, participate in contests to win exclusive prizes, and indulge in a delicious choice from a wide variety of food venues.
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