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Former world number 4 Jack Draper withdraws from the 2026 US Open due to physical issues

Alex Diaz Vilar - 21 Aug 2026
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The British Jack Draper will not compete in the US Open 2026 due to ongoing physical issues he has been dealing with throughout the season. The absence of the former world number 4 marks a setback for a player who has struggled to find consistency in recent months and has been hindered in his progression while trying to return to the top of the circuit.

A 24-year-old player who reached the semifinals of the US Open in 2024 and aimed to regain his tennis level as soon as possible. His sporting situation has also been reflected in the ATP rankings, where he is currently ranked in the top 143 in the world

A relentless physical problem

Draper suffers from a bone bruise that has forced him to stay off the courts for long periods. The British player attempted to return to competition during the summer, but his physical issues resurfaced. He reached the semifinals of the Eastbourne tournament but later had to withdraw from Wimbledon due to a relapse of his injury. 

In the Master 1000 in Canada, he lost in the first round to Frenchman Terence Atmane in a match where he broke down in tears during the third set due to frustration over not being able to reach his top level because of his physical problems. When he arrived in Cincinnati, he also couldn’t recover to 100% and lost to Spanish player Martín Landaluce with a score of 6-3 and 7-5.

 

 

His rise to number 4 in the ATP rankings was no coincidence, as he managed to make a definitive leap in the circuit and demonstrate that it was possible to defeat the current best players, like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. However, injuries have ultimately hampered a progression that seemed to improve day by day, preventing him from maintaining a high level and consolidating himself among the best in the world.

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