Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu face ranking drops amid injury woes

British player Jack Draper withdrew from a Washington event just before his match, sparking criticism over the use of wild cards and raising doubts about his participation in the US Open. Former Grand Slam champion Boris Becker questioned the timing of the withdrawal, while USTA chief Craig Tiley must decide whether to grant Draper a wild card.

Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open after recurring health problems and frequent changes in her coaching team, leaving her on the brink of falling out of the WTA top‑50. Chinese player Zheng Qinwen slipped to No. 123 in the WTA rankings after a long injury layoff, and Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas fell to No. 51 following a loss of form, though he captured a title in Gstaad.

All four players are seeking to rebuild points and confidence ahead of the upcoming US Open, with some likely needing to qualify or rely on wild cards to enter the main draws.