Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Jack Draper Withdraws from Australian Open 2026
Jack Draper, a young British tennis player, has decided not to play in the Australian Open 2026 because of an ongoing injury in his left arm and shoulder.
He has been struggling with this injury for over a year and has not been able to fully recover in time for the tournament.
Draper was excited to play but had to listen to his doctors and take more time off to get better.
This is disappointing for him and his fans, as he was doing well in recent seasons.
He plans to return later in the year, possibly during the European clay-court events.
Jack Draper withdraws from the Australian Open 2026 due to an ongoing arm injury.
The 22-year-old British player has been struggling with the injury since 2024.
Draper's last competitive match was at Wimbledon in July 2025.
He expressed disappointment but prioritized his health and long-term recovery.
Draper is expected to target a return during the European clay-court events later in 2026.
- Who
- Jack Draper, a 22-year-old British tennis player
- What
- Withdrawal from the Australian Open 2026 due to an ongoing arm injury
- When
- Just days before the Australian Open begins in Melbourne 2026
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- Persistent left arm and shoulder injury preventing full recovery
- Player
- Jack Draper
- Tournament
- Australian Open 2026
- Injury
- Left arm and shoulder
- Last Appearance
- Wimbledon 2025
- Next Target
- European clay-court events 2026
- Age
- 22
- Nationality
- British