Jack Draper confirms he will not return in 2026 due to injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Jack Draper announced via social media that he will not compete again until the start of the 2027 season. The British tennis player has struggled with a bone bruise in his dominant left arm, which limited him to just 15 matches throughout 2026. Draper, currently ranked 155th in the ATP rankings, expressed his determination to heal and reset during this break, aiming for a full return next year. He noted the challenges he faced with injuries and the fatigue from managing them, but he remains hopeful about a comeback when he feels fully ready.
- •Draper has confirmed he won't return until 2027.
- •He has played only 15 matches in 2026.
- •He currently ranks 155th in the ATP rankings.
- •His injury has significantly impacted his performance.
- •Draper hopes to fully recover and return next year.
- 3:08 PMESPN Tennis — Jack Draper to miss rest of 2026 season
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Draper writes off rest of season and hopes to benefit from 'reset'
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Draper to miss remainder of 2026 tennis season due to arm injury
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jack Draper issues statement on social media confirming end to his 2026 season
"Jack Draper will miss the rest of the 2026 season as he continues to recover from an arm injury. The 24-year-old's career has been derailed due to bruising on the bone, which has wrecked much of his last 12 months.
"British tennis star Jack Draper will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to his lingering arm injury, the world No. 155 announced Tuesday.
"Jack Draper has confirmed that he will not return to tennis until the start of the 2027 season. Draper has been dealing with a bone...
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External links- ESPN TennisSep 15, 2026, 3:08 PMJack Draper to miss rest of 2026 season
Jack Draper will miss the rest of the 2026 season as he continues to recover from an arm injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:33 PMDraper writes off rest of season and hopes to benefit from 'reset'
Jack Draper will miss the rest of the 2026 season as he continues to recover from an arm injury. The 24-year-old's career has been derailed due to bruising on the bone, which has wrecked much of his last 12 months.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:31 PMJack Draper to miss remainder of 2026 tennis season due to arm injury
British tennis star Jack Draper will miss the remainder of the 2026 season due to his lingering arm injury, the world No. 155 announced Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 1:40 PMJack Draper issues statement on social media confirming end to his 2026 season
Jack Draper has confirmed that he will not return to tennis until the start of the 2027 season. Draper has been dealing with a bone...
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