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Britain's Jack Draper Aims for Return in 2027 After Injury-Hit Season
The 24-year-old said a bone bruise has limited him for much of the past 12 months and forced him to withdraw from the U.S. Open.
- British tennis player Jack Draper announced on Instagram that he will miss the rest of the 2026 season while recovering from a persistent arm injury, citing a need to "reset and heal."
- Bone bruising has derailed Draper's career over the last 12 months, following a series of physical setbacks dating back to last year's Wimbledon. He noted, "Managing so much change, adversity and pain has helped me to grow massively."
- Draper last played on August 13 at the Cincinnati Open, having failed to compete in any of the four Grand Slams this year and finishing with an 8-7 record in 2026 singles matches.
- Aiming for a 2027 return, Draper is adjusting his serve, racquet weight, and diet to ease physical strain while retaining coach Andy Murray and seeking additional support.
- Because Draper has been sidelined for less than six months, he is ineligible for a protected ranking upon return; however, he remains focused on long-term success, stating, "I want to make sure that there's nothing holding me back.
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