Wait, what? 😮 Two of the biggest names in women's tennis, Aryna Sabalenka and Ons Jabeur, just announced they're skipping the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! 🇫🇷
On Monday, both stars shared their decisions, leaving fans around the world buzzing. 🐝
\\"It's too much for the scheduling and I made the decision to take care of my health,\\" Sabalenka said. \\"I prefer to have a little rest to make sure, physically and health-wise, I'm ready for the hardcourts. I'll have a good preparation before going to the hardcourt season. I feel that this is safer and better for my body.\\"
Sabalenka, currently third in the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) world rankings, has been on fire this year! 🔥 She defended her Australian Open title in January and made it to the quarterfinals at the French Open in June. Now, she's gearing up in Germany for the Wimbledon Championships happening in July, right before the Olympics.
As for Ons Jabeur, the Tunisian trailblazer and fan favorite also decided to prioritize her health and upcoming tournaments over the Olympics. 🌍💪
This unexpected move has left many wondering how the tennis scene will shape up at Paris 2024 without these powerhouse players. But one thing's for sure: they're putting themselves first, and we can't wait to see them back on the court smashing it! 🎾✨
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Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur won't play at 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
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