British primary Jack Draper has confirmed he won’t play within the 2026 Australian Open as he continues to get better from a bone bruise in his left arm.
The 24-year-old has struggled with accidents in 2025 and has solely performed one singles match since Wimbledon, however admits subsequent calendar yr’s first Grand Slam is a bit of too quickly.
“Sadly, me and my group have determined to not go to Australia this yr. This can be a actually, actually troublesome resolution as a result of Australia is a Grand Slam and one of many greatest tournaments in our sport,” Draper mentioned in an X video.
“I’ve had this harm for a very long time and am at present within the last levels of the method, so returning to the five-set tennis court docket too quickly doesn’t seem to be a smart resolution for me and my tennis at the moment.
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“I’ve clearly had my fair proportion of setbacks over time, however this one was by far the toughest, most difficult and complex setback I’ve ever had.
Draper’s final singles match was a first-round victory over Federico Agustín Gomez on the US Open. He appeared uncomfortable together with his serve throughout the match, however later admitted to withdrawing from the match.
He was recognized with a bone bruise after shedding to Marin Cilic within the second spherical at Wimbledon.
The Briton, who’s ranked No. 10 on the earth in males’s singles, had hoped to make a comeback on the Final Tennis Showdown at London’s Copperbox final month, however was suggested to attend longer earlier than taking part in.
“It is unusual. It at all times appears to make me extra resilient, hungrier and wish to be the participant I wish to be. I am trying ahead to getting again on the market and competing in 2026.”
“I wish to thank everybody for his or her help in 2025. It means lots to me to be on tour and play in video games with different gamers and I am trying ahead to doing it once more,” Draper added.
The primary match of the Australian Open begins on January twelfth.
