Jack Draper has been compelled to pull out of the DC Open, citing a left arm injury as the reason. This setback comes after a tumultuous 2026 for the former world No. 4, who has missed all three Grand Slam tournaments due to various injuries.
Despite recently stating that he feels 'physically good,' Draper's withdrawal is a significant blow, particularly given his current world ranking of No. 147.
This slip in the ATP rankings may force him to go through qualifying for the US Open in September, should he choose to participate. Draper, who is mentored by Sir Andy Murray, reflected on his challenging year, saying, 'I've faced an incredibly tough 12 months, with numerous obstacles, problems to solve, and a lot of pain. However, I feel better than I have in the past year, both physically and mentally.' Draper initially took a break from the tour a year ago due to the arm issue and has since only managed to compete in a few tournaments, with knee and shoulder problems further hindering his comeback. Having already missed the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, Draper's participation in the US Open, the final major tournament of 2026, is now uncertain.
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