Ons Jabeur's US Open Journey: Struggles, Triumphs, and Leadership
Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian tennis player and sentimental favorite, struggled through her first-round match at the U.S. Open, defeating Camila Osorio but appearing exhausted and drained. Jabeur, who reached the final last year, has been dealing with illness and worsened nasal congestion. Despite her health concerns, she managed to win and will face Linda Noskova in the second round. Jabeur's recent weeks have been challenging, including a foot injury and a demoralizing loss at Wimbledon. The crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium showed their support, singing "Happy Birthday" to Jabeur, who turned 29 on Monday.