Ons Jabeur, battling asthma and breathing difficulties during her Australian Open match, displayed remarkable resilience, defeating Camila Osorio and advancing to the third round. Jabeur's return to the court has been marked by injuries, forcing her to end her 2022 season prematurely. Despite the setbacks, Jabeur remains determined to achieve her dream of becoming the first African and Arab woman to win a Grand Slam.
Ons Jabeur , the Tunisian tennis star, displayed remarkable resilience during her Australian Open match against Camila Osorio on Thursday. Battling breathing difficulties that surfaced just three games into the match, Jabeur, a former world number two, fought through the discomfort to secure a 7-5, 6-3 victory and advance to the third round. Jabeur's journey back to the court has been marked by setbacks.
After a disappointing 2022 season plagued by injuries, including shoulder and knee problems, she ended her year prematurely in September. A lengthy break from competition, Jabeur revealed, exacerbated pre-existing asthma issues. \u201cWhen I was younger, I was diagnosed with asthma, so having taken off a lot didn\u2019t help. I think it provoked it even more,\u201d she shared with reporters after her win.The match took a dramatic turn when Jabeur, visibly struggling, collapsed onto her chair, gasping for air and clutching her chest after taking a 2-1 lead in the first set. She retreated from the court for medical attention, returning with tears still in her eyes, but an unwavering determination. Despite not being at her peak performance for the rest of the match, Jabeur managed to overcome the challenge, relying on strategic play and her resilience. \u201cI had to not play long rallies. I was playing Camila. Not the best opponent when you\u2019re in this condition but I apologised at the end of the match because I really don\u2019t want to behave like this on the court,\u201d she admitted. Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam runner-up, remains focused on achieving her ultimate goal: becoming the first African and Arab woman to win a major championship. While she acknowledges that she's not yet back at 100% of her capacity, her fighting spirit and determination shine through. \u201cI don\u2019t want to be greedy just after coming back from an injury. Sometimes I get angry because I feel like I\u2019m getting back there, but every time something happens,\u201d she expressed.
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