Overview
- Draper withdrew from Wimbledon on Thursday because a recurrence of bone bruising in his left arm forced him to pull out before his first-round match.
- Tournament organisers have awarded him a wildcard for the DC Open starting July 27 and his representatives say the Washington plan remains the intention.
- If he plays in Washington his time away from competition is expected to be about a month, which would restart his North American hard-court swing ahead of the Masters events and the US Open.
- Draper has added Andy Murray to his coaching team as he seeks to manage a string of recent injuries that have included arm, knee and shoulder problems and limited his match play this season.
- The DC Open will provide a strict test of his readiness because the field includes several top‑10 players, and his fitness and form there will shape his seeding and path into the US hard‑court season.