Jack Draper returns to competitive tennis at Eastbourne after injury layoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Jack Draper, 24, will return to competitive action at Eastbourne on Monday after struggling with injuries for over a year. He has not played since April 13 due to arm, knee, and shoulder issues, including bone bruising that ended his 2025 season early. Draper fell out of the top 100 and seeks match practice ahead of Wimbledon. He faces Brandon Nakashima, who reached the Queen's semi-finals, in his first match back. Draper has expressed optimism about recovering his form and is accompanied by Andy Murray for support during the grass-court season.
- •Draper last played competitively on April 13.
- •Injuries sidelined him for much of the past year.
- •He faces Brandon Nakashima in his first match at Eastbourne.
- •Draper hopes to regain confidence as he returns to the tour.
- •Andy Murray is accompanying Draper during his comeback.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Injury struggles 'like watching your decline' - Draper
- 6:09 PMBBC Sport — Injury struggles 'like watching your decline' - Draper
"Jack Draper says he felt he was watching his own decline during his recent injury struggles - but the Briton does not picture his career "being all injuries".
"Jack Draper says he felt he was watching his own decline during his recent injury struggles - but the Briton does not picture his career "being all injuries".
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 6:09 PMInjury struggles 'like watching your decline' - Draper
Jack Draper says he felt he was watching his own decline during his recent injury struggles - but the Briton does not picture his career "being all injuries".
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 6:09 PMInjury struggles 'like watching your decline' - Draper
Jack Draper says he felt he was watching his own decline during his recent injury struggles - but the Briton does not picture his career "being all injuries".
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