Jack Draper withdraws from Washington tournament
The British tennis player cites a persistent arm injury as the reason for his latest withdrawal.
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Jack Draper has withdrawn from the ATP Tour event in Washington after experiencing renewed discomfort from a long-standing arm injury. The British player, currently ranked 147th in the world, has been dealing with bone bruising in his serving arm for more than a year. This latest withdrawal follows a similar situation last month, where he pulled out of Wimbledon due to the same issue.
A Recurring Setback
The injury has significantly impacted Draper's playing schedule, with the 24-year-old having played only 14 matches in the past 12 months. He had expressed optimism about his physical condition prior to the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, even participating in practice sessions with his new coach, Andy Murray. However, increased soreness in his arm on Monday led to his decision to withdraw from the ATP 500 event. This mirrors the circumstances before Wimbledon, where he withdrew just 24 hours before his scheduled first-round match, despite earlier positive comments about his fitness. As reported by the BBC, Draper described the situation as "complicated" and a source of frustration.
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Draper shared his feelings on Instagram, stating, "These last months have felt like nothing but adversity and setbacks. Most days I've spent in doubt, yet hopeful that I can keep taking positive steps forward and finding ways to progress. Being patient with the process has been my biggest challenge, but I know I'm getting closer to where I want to be."
Looking Ahead
Despite the setbacks, Draper remains hopeful of competing in upcoming tournaments in Montreal and Cincinnati before the US Open, which begins on 30 August. However, his participation in the main draw of the US Open may require him to go through qualifying or receive a wildcard, as he has not played a major tournament since August of the previous year. Mackenzie McDonald has been named as his replacement in the Washington draw.
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+Why did Jack Draper pull out of the Washington tournament?
Jack Draper withdrew because of renewed discomfort from a long-standing arm injury involving bone bruising in his serving arm. This injury has troubled him for more than a year and forced him to miss multiple tournaments, including Wimbledon last month.
+How many matches has Jack Draper played in the past year?
Jack Draper has played only 14 matches in the past 12 months due to his persistent arm injury. His limited appearances reflect the ongoing impact of the bone bruising in his serving arm, which has disrupted his schedule.
+Will Jack Draper play in the US Open?
Jack Draper hopes to compete in the US Open, which starts on 30 August, but his participation is uncertain. He may need to qualify or receive a wildcard, as he has not played a major tournament since August of the previous year.
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