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Jack Draper Withdraws From Australian Open to Continue Recovery From Arm Injury

His team judged a Melbourne return imprudent given a left-arm bone bruise, with best-of-five demands posing too much risk.

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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
Draper has not played since the US Open in August because of bone bruising in his left arm
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Overview

  • Draper announced via a Boxing Day video on X that he will skip the United Cup, the Australian Open and January warm-up events.
  • He said he is in the final phase of rehab but not ready for Grand Slam intensity, calling the decision tough but necessary.
  • The withdrawal reverses comments made earlier in the week in which he told fans he planned to play in Australia.
  • He has competed just once since Wimbledon, retiring from the US Open after the first round and ending his 2025 season.
  • The 24-year-old’s breakout year included the Indian Wells title and a career-high ranking, and his absence leaves Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley as Britain’s men’s singles entrants in Melbourne.