Jack Draper withdraws from Wimbledon due to arm injury

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Jack Draper withdraws from Wimbledon due to arm injury
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Jack Draper will not compete in Wimbledon after suffering a recurrence of his arm injury. The British player announced his withdrawal ahead of his scheduled first-round match against Taylor Fritz. Draper has faced a challenging year marked by injuries, limiting him to few tournaments. He joins fellow British player Emma Raducanu in missing the event, a significant loss for British tennis amidst a challenging start the Championships for local players.

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  • Draper has been plagued by injuries over the past year.
  • He was set to face Taylor Fritz on Tuesday.
  • Emma Raducanu also withdrew from Wimbledon.
  • Draper expressed disappointment at missing Wimbledon.
  • Ten British players lost in the opening round.
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British star Jack Draper has been ruled out of Wimbledon due to a recurrence of an arm injury.

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