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Jack Draper to Return at UTS London on Dec. 5, Opening Match Against Goffin

Sky Sports will show the London exhibition in the UK and Ireland, giving Draper a public platform for his comeback before 2026.

Overview

  • The UTS Grand Final runs December 5–7 at London’s Copper Box Arena, marking Draper’s first event since he halted his season due to an arm injury.
  • Draper is drawn in Group B with Casper Ruud, Francisco Cerundolo and David Goffin, with his opener scheduled against Goffin.
  • Group A features Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Tomas Machac and Adrian Mannarino, with all eight players competing on December 5 and 6 and the semi-finals and final on December 7.
  • UTS uses a distinct format that includes four eight‑minute quarters, 15 seconds between points and no second serve, with on-court coaching permitted.
  • The broadcast marks Sky Sports’ first UTS coverage in the UK and Ireland through a partnership with SPORTFIVE, as Draper builds fitness after a bruised humerus and an aborted US Open return.