Overview
- The world No. 10 announced in a video on X that he will skip both the United Cup and the Australian Open.
- He described the injury as the most difficult and complex of his career, despite feeling close to a return.
- Draper has played only one singles match since Wimbledon and has been sidelined for about five months after ending his 2025 season at the US Open.
- The decision came just days after he was filmed telling fans he expected to compete in Australia.
- He will forfeit the 200 ranking points and last year’s Australian Open prize money he earned, with reports indicating a likely comeback target in February ahead of defending his Indian Wells title in March.