Jack Draper is set to participate in the upcoming Cincinnati Open, despite recent concerns over an arm injury that had put his US Open hopes in jeopardy. The 24-year-old's emotional exit from the National Bank Open in Montreal raised doubts about his ability to compete, but he has been awarded a wild card for the Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati. Draper's injury issues began after a second-round exit at Wimbledon last year, with a bone bruise in his left arm forcing him off the tour.
Despite attempts to make a comeback, including a changed service motion, Draper has struggled with recurring injuries, including a knee problem. His participation in the US Open, as well as the mixed doubles with Jessica Pegula, remains uncertain. Draper has expressed his determination to overcome his complex and complicated injury, stating that 'everyone around me is doing everything we can to help this keep moving along.' The Cincinnati Open will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis, while the US Open starts on August 30.