British tennis player Jack Draper has been forced to pull out of the DC Open due to a lingering left arm injury. Despite Draper's recent assertion that he is feeling 'physically good', his 2026 season has been marred by a series of setbacks, including missing all three Grand Slam tournaments. The injury has caused Draper's ranking to plummet to 147 in the world, making it likely that he will have to go through qualifying rounds if he hopes to compete in the US Open in September. Draper, who is coached by tennis legend Sir Andy Murray, has been candid about the challenges he has faced over the past year, stating, 'I've had an incredibly challenging 12 months, a lot of adversity, a lot of problem solving, a lot of pain, and trying to understand that and come through it.' His withdrawal from the DC Open has raised concerns about his ability to participate in the US Open, the final major tournament of the year.
Draper's injury woes began a year ago, and he has only managed to compete in a handful of tournaments since then, with knee and shoulder issues also hindering his comeback.