Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula & tennis world send heartfelt messages of support to Gabriela Dabrowski after shocking cancer revelation

Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Ons Jabeur, and other members of the tennis community have shown their support for former US Open doubles champion Gabriela Dabrowski following her surprising revelation about her health. The Canadian disclosed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

Dabrowski took to social media and detailed her journey of receiving the devastating diagnosis in April, getting treatments while still competing on tour, and ending the season on a hopeful note with her doubles triumph at the WTA Finals. The 32-year-old took pride in being a survivor, sharing that she had developed a "better grasp of her treatment, side effects, and how to manage them."

"Early on in my diagnosis I was afraid of cancer becoming a part of my identity forever. I don't feel that way anymore. It is a privilege to be able to call myself a survivor," Dabrowski posted on Instagram.

The Canadian also extended heartfelt gratitude to her family, friends, coaching team, and doubles partner Erin Routliffe for their unwavering support during the ordeal, disclosing that her health scare had allowed her to appreciate all the blessings in her life.

"When the threat of losing everything l'd worked for my entire life became a real possibility, only then did I begin to authentically appreciate what I had. Loving parents and friends, amazing coaches, a doubles partner who stuck by me, a real team, access to health care experts, and to play a game for a living," she wrote.

Gabriela Dabrowski received an outpouring of love and support from her fellow tennis players after her announcement, with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Ons Jabeur lauding the Canadian for her exceptional strength.

"You’re amazing, thank you for sharing ❤️," Coco Gauff commented.

"You are so effin strong Gaby! Floored by this post. ❤️," Pegula wrote.

"Wow Gaby ❤️❤️ you are amazing 👏👏🙏🙏," Jabeur posted.

Dabrowski's doubles partner Erin Routliffe sent a touching message to the 32-year-old, while Ellen Perez hailed Dabrowski for "inspiring and educating" others with her stories post.

"My gal 🫶🥹 lucky to be by your side through it all! Here’s to more smiling in 2025🤍," Routliffe wrote.

"Props to you Gaby for 1 beating cancer but 2 for sharing your story and inspiring and educating others. May 2025 be kind to you both on and off the court!" Perez commented.

Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and others' comments on Gabriela Dabrowski's Instagram post

Madison Keys and Daria Saville expressed their admiration for Dabrowski's bravery and hailed her as an inspiration, with Eugenie Bouchard also voicing support for her compatriot.

"Thank you for sharing Gaby. Truly an inspiration ❤️," Keys commented.

"Wow thanks so much for sharing! You’re so strong and brave! Very inspirational. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2025 🩷," Saville wrote.

"Gaby 🙏🙏🙏," Bouchard shared.

Tennis players like Mike Bryan, Lyudmyla Kichenok, Storm Sanders, Kimberly Birrell, and Shelby Rogers also sent heartfelt messages to Gabriela Dabrowski, praising her for her "powerful, remarkable words."

Madion Keys, Daria Saville, Eugenie Bouchard and others' comments on Dabrowski's post

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Coco Gauff delivers strong performances at United Cup; Jessica Pegula and Gabriela Dabrowski yet to start 2025 season

Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula - Source: Getty

Coco Gauff has made a strong start to her 2025 season at the United Cup, winning both her singles encounters in Team USA's ties against Canada and Croatia to lead the team to the quarterfinals of the prestigious event.

Jessica Pegula was scheduled to commence her season at the Brisbane International. However, the World No. 7 suffered a setback, withdrawing from the WTA 500 event with a knee injury in the lead-up to the Australian Open, which begins on January 12.

Gabriela Dabrowski is also yet to kick off her new season. The Canadian is expected to be in action at the Melbourne Slam with her doubles partner Erin Routliffe. The two will aim to improve upon their performance after reaching the semifinals at the major last year.