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Jack Draper Withdraws From Australian Open, Also Pulls Out of United Cup Over Arm Injury

He said a lingering left‑arm bone bruise makes a best‑of‑five return too soon despite being in the final phase of rehab.

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Aug 25, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Jack Draper of United Kingdom in action against Federico Agustin Gomez of Argentina in the first round of the men’s singles at the US Open at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images
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Draper has not played since the US Open in August because of bone bruising in his left arm

Overview

  • Draper announced the decision in a Dec. 26 video on X, saying he and his team agreed he should not travel to Australia.
  • The British No. 1 will skip both the United Cup and the season’s first Grand Slam as he prioritizes full recovery.
  • The issue is bone bruising in his left arm, and he has played only one singles match since Wimbledon before shutting down his 2025 season after the US Open.
  • The withdrawal comes just days after he told fans he intended to play in Australia, marking a clear reversal.
  • He offered no firm timetable but said he expects to compete later in 2026, with the layoff following a breakthrough 2025 that included an Indian Wells title and a top‑five ranking.