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Jack Draper injury doubts and US Open outlook

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British No. 4 Jack Draper’s 2026 season remains dominated by a recurring left-arm bone bruise, described by the player as a “perfect storm” of complications. After withdrawing from the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C., Draper faced significant challenges to his preparation for the US Open. The arm problem, specifically a bone edema in his racket-holding arm, forced an emotional first-round loss to Terence Atmane at the National Bank Open in Montreal. During a third-set changeover, Draper was visibly distressed, sitting down and crying due to pain and frustration. This setback, combined with prior wrist and knee tendonitis issues, has caused his ranking to slip to approximately No. 143. Despite these struggles, Draper confirmed his participation in the Cincinnati Masters to regain confidence and match rhythm. However, following recent losses in Montreal and Cincinnati, Draper expressed deep emotional distress to The Guardian, stating he felt he “no longer recognized himself on the court” and that chronic pain had stripped him of his “fighting spirit.” Amidst these physical and emotional challenges, Draper has deactivated his Instagram account. This move follows his previous comments about hitting “rock bottom” while managing injuries that sidelined him from Wimbledon and the French Open. The sudden disappearance of his social media presence, which had over 500,000 followers, creates uncertainty regarding his visibility to sponsors as he prepares for US Open qualifying. As a result of his ranking decline and injury history, his participation in the US Open remains uncertain, and he may be required to compete through the qualifying rounds. He still intends to play mixed doubles with Jessica Pegula at the tournament.

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