Jack Draper withdraws from Wimbledon due to arm injury
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British tennis player Jack Draper has withdrawn from Wimbledon, citing a recurrence of a long-term arm injury. The withdrawal came just 24 hours before his scheduled first-round match against American sixth seed Taylor Fritz on Centre Court. Draper, who recently reached the Eastbourne semi-finals, described himself as "devastated" by the decision. He stated that while there have been many painful moments in the last 12 months, this one is "definitely the absolute worst." The injury is a bone bruise in his serving arm that has troubled him for over a year. This marks the second significant injury blow for British interest at the tournament, following Emma Raducanu's withdrawal on Sunday due to a stress fracture in her right leg.
What’s reported
Jack Draper withdrew from Wimbledon 24 hours before his first-round match against Taylor Fritz.
The withdrawal is due to a recurrence of an arm injury, specifically bone bruising in his serving arm.
Draper called the situation "devastating" and said it is the "absolute worst" painful moment in the last 12 months.
He has only played 15 matches in the past 12 months largely because of the injury.
This is his third successive missed Grand Slam tournament; he last played a major at the 2024 US Open.
Emma Raducanu also withdrew from Wimbledon on Sunday due to a stress fracture in her right leg.
Key figures
Jack Draper, British tennis player
Taylor Fritz, American sixth seed
Emma Raducanu, British tennis player
Marin Cilic, Croatian tennis player
Novak Djokovic, tennis player
Sources: BBC News
