The last Grand Slam event of the year promises drama and excitement throughout the tournament. While the top players were playing in the form of their lives, a new thing has come to haunt them at the US Open. Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian tennis star, is now on the verge of deciding whether to play in the third round of the tournament or not. In a recent interview at the tournament, she addressed her health concerns while claiming that she is not at her best. This news will certainly come as a shocker to her fans.

However, she is not the only one to have raised concerns about their health in the ongoing tournament.

Ons Jabeur cites health concern ahead of her US Open third-round match

Tennis sensation Ons Jabeur has sparked health concerns at the US Open as she battles what she suspects might be the flu. In a candid conversation, she revealed that she had taken a slew of medications provided by the tournament’s medical staff.

Though she initially mentioned having the flu, she appeared uncertain about the nature of her ailment. It remains unclear whether Jabeur has undergone a coronavirus test to definitively rule out the possibility of a COVID-19 infection. Her comment, “I’m a zombie because I have a flu,” portrays the impact of her illness and raises questions about the overall health conditions of athletes participating in the US Open.

“I’m taking a lot of medicine,” she said, adding that she “basically took every medication” the U.S. Open doctors have. “I think I got the flu or something,” she further continued.

With her third-round match on the horizon, Jabeur’s health remains a critical aspect to monitor as the tennis world watches closely. However, she is not the only player to have raised health concerns.

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Players suffer from health concerns going into the US Open

Along with Ons, there have been multiple cases where players have raised their concerns about health problems. Dominic Thiem, who surprised everyone with his heroics in the first round, had to withdraw from his second-round match against Ben Shelton after he cited uneasiness while playing against the American player. However, another person to fall under the weather was John McEnroe. Recently, he was diagnosed with COVID-19 after which concerns increased among the players and authorities.

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With players falling prey to illness and fever, there is no doubt that their appearance would be impacted as they would not be 100% fit to give their best. Examples like Dominic Thiem and Ons Jabeur raise concerns about the authorities’ management.