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Jack Draper injury and season hiatus

Overview

British tennis player Jack Draper has announced the early conclusion of his 2026 season, with plans to return to the ATP Tour in early 2027. The decision follows a period of significant physical struggle that has seen his ranking drop from a career-high of No. 4 to No. 155.

Draper has been managing various injuries, including a chronic bone bruise in his left arm or shoulder following the 2025 clay-court season and Wimbledon, as well as tendinitis in his right knee. These setbacks prevented him from competing in any Grand Slam tournaments during 2026 and led to his withdrawal from the US Open. His last professional appearance was a loss to Martin Landaluce at the Cincinnati Open in August.

Despite a quarter-final run at Indian Wells in early 2026, where he defeated Novak Djokovic, subsequent injuries in Barcelona and losses in Montreal and Cincinnati forced the halt to his season. In a statement, Draper expressed a need to “reset and heal” to ensure a full recovery, noting that cumulative exhaustion and the difficulty of managing pain contributed to the decision.

As Draper prepares for his 2027 comeback, Andy Murray has confirmed his intention to continue supporting the player. Murray noted that due to Draper’s current ranking, he may necessitate the use of wildcards to enter major tournaments upon his return.

Entities

Jack Draper · ATP Tour · Cameron Norrie · ATP · Arthur Fery

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Andy Murray to continue supporting Jack Draper's 2027 comeback

    Andy Murray will continue to support Jack Draper as the former world No. 4 targets a return to professional tennis in early 2027 following a season sidelined by injuries.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Jack Draper to end 2026 season early due to injuries

    British tennis player Jack Draper will end his 2026 season early due to shoulder and knee injuries, planning a return to the ATP tour in early 2027 after falling from a career-high ranking of No. 4.

  3. [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Jack Draper to miss remainder of season, targeting 2027 return

    British tennis player Jack Draper will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to chronic injuries and fatigue, aiming for a full return to the ATP Tour in early 2027.

Sources

bolamarela.pt · ghanaiantimes.com.gh · hardstyle.com · kurir.rs · mesport.me · newsday.com · spaziotennis.com · telegraph.bg · tenis.net.pl · tenisbrasil.uol.com.br · tennisuptodate.com · theathletic.com · townandcountrymag.com · ubitennis.net · winnipegfreepress.com · yourNEWS.com

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