Ons Jabeur faced a significant challenge during her second-round match at the Australian Open, as she struggled with severe breathing difficulties. The Tunisian tennis star, who has a history of asthma, found it “very, very tough to breathe” during the match against Camila Osorio. Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, was visibly struggling early in the match, coughing and tapping her chest before eventually calling for a medical timeout after just three games.
Despite the adversity, Jabeur showed remarkable resilience and determination. She managed to pull off a 7-5, 6-3 victory, advancing to the third round of the tournament. In her post-match press conference, Jabeur revealed that her inhaler was not effective, and she had to rely on medical assistance to continue playing. She expressed her frustration and apologized for her behavior on the court, emphasizing that she did not want to act that way.
Jabeur’s struggle with asthma is not new, but she admitted that taking a long break from the sport last year might have contributed to the flare-up. She mentioned that she would undergo further tests to understand the severity of her condition and hoped to feel better in the coming days. Despite the challenges, Jabeur remains focused on her next match against eighth seed Emma Navarro and is determined to continue her campaign at the Australian Open.
Jabeur’s perseverance and determination in the face of adversity serve as an inspiration to many, showcasing her strength both on and off the court.
Jabeur at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.39, the Tunisian achieved a composed 6-2 record in 2025. Ons is playing at the moment at the Australian Open where she toppled the world no.48 Anhelina Kalinina 6-3 6-3 and the world no.59 Maria Camila Osorio Serrano 7-5 6-3.
Ons Jabeur will fight against the world no.8 Emma Navarro in the 3rd round. Their actual record is 1-0 for Jabeur.
Ons won 5 titles in her career: 1 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)