“Could have withdrawn before the draws” ”Saw Aryna Sabalenka and withdrew” - Fans disappointed by Ons Jabeur pulling out of US Open 2024

Ons Jabeur's withdrawal after the draw for the 2024 US Open was made has disappointed fans, who believed the Tunisian decided to look at her draw and proceed accordingly. Jabeur was placed in the same quarter as the likes of second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka, who was the runner-up last year, Daria Kasatkina, Zheng Qinwen, and Madison Keys.

The 29-year-old has been struggling with form for over a year and the former World No. 2 is currently ranked 17. Jabeur has failed to win a title this year and has a poor 16-14 win/loss record this season. She faced early exits in Wimbledon and the Australian Open but reached the quarterfinals of the French Open.

Seeded 17th, Jabeur withdrew from the New York Major due to a shoulder injury and will be replaced by Elise Mertens in the main draw making the Belgian the 33rd seed.

Fans expressed disappointment at Ons Jabeur's late decision and felt that the Tunisian took this decision after looking at her draw. One fan mentioned that she could have withdrawn before the draws were out.

"Could have whitdrawn before the draws were made," the fan mentioned.

Another fan said how Jabeur saw Sabalenka in her quarter and decided to withdraw.

"Saw Sabalenka in the draw and withdrew," the fan said.

Here are some other reactions from the fans.

"After the draw? Come on," a fan said.

"hate to say this, but she should have withdrawn 5 or 6 hours earlier 16 players could have different seeded locations. there was zero chance that she was playing this week," a fan opined.

"I knew she was going to withdraw but why didn't she do this before the draw. This is so sad to watch," a fan pondered.

"Lol, waited for the draw to see her chances, saw she got dropped in sabalenka's quarter... decided f**k this shit & dipped," a fan joked.

"This year has been very tough for me, but I know somewhere the light is there" - Ons Jabeur exuded optimism after tough US Open withdrawal

Ons Jabeur (Image Source: Getty)

Ons Jabeur took to Instagram to announce her withdrawal from the US Open citing her shoulder injury as the reason. She opened up about her struggles this year but believed there was light somewhere down the line.

"I am truly sad to announce that my shoulder won’t recover in time for the US Open. I feel I need to give 100 % and today its not possible yet. Life has ups and downs, but sometimes in the very negative moments we all need to find the positive in it. This year has been very tough for me, but I know somewhere the light is there," she wrote.

She also thanked all her well-wishers for their continued support throughout these tough times.

"I keep smiling like I always do because I am grateful for my life, my family, my sponsors and the fans that have always supported me. Always grateful for the unconditional support YOU all bring to me," Jabeur added.

Ons Jabeur reached the final of the US Open in 2022 but lost to Iga Swiatek in straight sets.