Jack Draper ends season early, aims for 2027 return to ATP Tour
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Jack Draper will not compete again this season due to persistent bone bruising in his serving arm. The former world number four stated he is determined to return to the tour at the start of next year after missing key tournaments like the US Open and struggling with recent performances. Draper, currently ranked 155, has played only nine events since last year's Wimbledon and has expressed the need for a mental and physical reset. He is likely to begin a gradual return to training in the coming weeks as he and his team address the issues surrounding his injury, which includes experimenting with different equipment and seeking additional coaching support.
- •Draper has only played nine events since Wimbledon 2025.
- •He missed the US Open due to injury complications.
- •Currently ranked 155, he won't have a protected ranking upon returning.
- •Draper is expected to begin training gradually in the coming weeks.
- •He is experimenting with racquet and string adjustments to aid recovery.
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Draper decides not to play again this season
- 2:34 PMBBC Sport — Draper decides not to play again this season
"Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.
"Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 2:40 PMDraper decides not to play again this season
Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.
- BBC SportSep 15, 2026, 2:34 PMDraper decides not to play again this season
Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.
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