With his victory at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 against Alexander Zverev, the world number one continues to distance himself from the Spanish tennis player.
Jack Draper
Jack Draper will be another player who will not be present at Roland Garros. After recovering from his shoulder injury, problems with his knee arose in Barcelona, which prevent him from playing in Rome and Paris. "My knee is recovering, and I have started hitting balls again, but unfortunately, I have been advised not to play at Roland Garros. As hard as it is to miss another Grand Slam, the advice is not to rush and go back to playing five-set matches on clay directly. After the arm injury I suffered last year, I had to limit my training, but by giving myself time to recover and strengthen, I will be able to return to being the player I want to be on the court," the Briton assured on his social networks.
After confirming his non-participation in the Rome and Roland Garros Masters 1000, Draper, who currently holds the 49th position with 960 points, will lose 400 points from last year's Rome quarterfinals and Roland Garros round of 16, so he is very likely to drop out of the Top 100.
The worst fears are also confirmed with Jack Draper.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) April 29, 2026
The British player skips Rome and Roland Garros and will lose 400 points, causing him to drop out of the Top 100.
If he manages to return for Wimbledon, he won't be seeded and could face anyone in the first round.
This year... pic.twitter.com/PvfLU6DpLJ
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The Mutua Madrid Open 2026 continues to accumulate absences before the start of the main draw. The latest one was perhaps more expected, as it involves a player who seems unable to recover from his discomfort, having withdrawn in Barcelona last week and waited until the last moment to try to play. Ultimately, Jack Draper will not be participating in the Spanish capital, resulting in a substantial loss of points for him, dropping him to at least #46 in the ATP rankings. Tough times for the Brit, who can't seem to get his physical condition in shape and overcome past injuries.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Mutua Madrid Open sufre una nueva y sensible baja antes de su inicio
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The Forum Itálico tournament is marked by a wave of absences and doubts that leave an open draw full of opportunities.
Jack Draper suffered a new physical issue in Barcelona and it seems that it could be more significant than initially thought. Sources close to the British player suggest that he could miss the rest of the clay court season, including Roland Garros. This will result in a significant drop in the ATP ranking for the British player, who is currently 48th in the live rankings after losing the 650 points from the Madrid tournament. He is defending quarterfinals in Rome and round of 16 in Paris, so the decline could be substantial.
Reliable sources telling me Draper is out for the clay.
— The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast (@shaptennispod) April 28, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El trágico desplome de Draper en el ranking y los preocupantes rumores en torno a él
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Juan Martín del Potro has analyzed the situation of Jack Draper, marked by injuries in recent months, and has provided a clear reflection on what it means to live with physical problems in professional tennis. "The body can be the worst enemy of a career, as was my case," pointed out the Argentine. "Draper has talent and is trying to regain self-confidence, but the body must respond to maximum demand every week." Del Potro also emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with a good team: "Having a tennis coach is not enough; you need a physical trainer, physiotherapist, and mental support."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Del Potro sobre Draper: “El cuerpo puede ser el peor enemigo de una carrera”
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Jack Draper continues to worry the tennis world with his physical problems. Less than a year ago, the British tennis player rose to be number four in the ATP rankings, but a series of injuries have caused him to plummet in the standings. At the 2026 Barcelona Open, Draper withdrew again, and former number 1 Andy Roddick has shared his opinion on this situation. "What we don't want are ups and downs for someone with so much talent. Last year, he was perhaps the third-best player in the world from January to May. If I were his coach, I wouldn't even mention the points he has to defend. I would say: 'I don't care about the clay court season; let's deduct those points now, you are ranked 90th.' Let's come back with the mentality of earning our lunch every day. Defending points for someone who has been injured is like: erasing," he revealed on the 'Served' podcast.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La sincera opinión de un ex número 1 sobre la situación de Draper
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Jack Draper has sparked the alarms with his first-round exit from the 2026 Barcelona Open against Tomás Martín Etcheverry due to a knee injury. If this physical setback is serious, the British tennis player could experience a sharp decline in the ATP ranking, where he held the number 4 position less than a year ago. If Draper doesn't compete in Madrid, where he reached the final last year, he would lose 650 points, and another 200 points if he doesn't play in Rome, dropping him beyond the top 70.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El brutal impacto en el ránking ATP que podría tener la lesión de Draper
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With his victory at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 against Alexander Zverev, the world number one continues to distance himself from the Spanish tennis player.
The Forum Itálico tournament is marked by a wave of absences and doubts that leave an open draw full of opportunities.
Jack Draper will be another player who will not be present at Roland Garros. After recovering from his shoulder injury, problems with his knee arose in Barcelona, which prevent him from playing in Rome and Paris. "My knee is recovering, and I have started hitting balls again, but unfortunately, I have been advised not to play at Roland Garros. As hard as it is to miss another Grand Slam, the advice is not to rush and go back to playing five-set matches on clay directly. After the arm injury I suffered last year, I had to limit my training, but by giving myself time to recover and strengthen, I will be able to return to being the player I want to be on the court," the Briton assured on his social networks.
After confirming his non-participation in the Rome and Roland Garros Masters 1000, Draper, who currently holds the 49th position with 960 points, will lose 400 points from last year's Rome quarterfinals and Roland Garros round of 16, so he is very likely to drop out of the Top 100.
The worst fears are also confirmed with Jack Draper.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) April 29, 2026
The British player skips Rome and Roland Garros and will lose 400 points, causing him to drop out of the Top 100.
If he manages to return for Wimbledon, he won't be seeded and could face anyone in the first round.
This year... pic.twitter.com/PvfLU6DpLJ
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Draper confirma su baja para Roland Garros y saldría del Top 100
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Jack Draper suffered a new physical issue in Barcelona and it seems that it could be more significant than initially thought. Sources close to the British player suggest that he could miss the rest of the clay court season, including Roland Garros. This will result in a significant drop in the ATP ranking for the British player, who is currently 48th in the live rankings after losing the 650 points from the Madrid tournament. He is defending quarterfinals in Rome and round of 16 in Paris, so the decline could be substantial.
Reliable sources telling me Draper is out for the clay.
— The Craig Shapiro Tennis Podcast (@shaptennispod) April 28, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El trágico desplome de Draper en el ranking y los preocupantes rumores en torno a él
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The Mutua Madrid Open 2026 continues to accumulate absences before the start of the main draw. The latest one was perhaps more expected, as it involves a player who seems unable to recover from his discomfort, having withdrawn in Barcelona last week and waited until the last moment to try to play. Ultimately, Jack Draper will not be participating in the Spanish capital, resulting in a substantial loss of points for him, dropping him to at least #46 in the ATP rankings. Tough times for the Brit, who can't seem to get his physical condition in shape and overcome past injuries.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Mutua Madrid Open sufre una nueva y sensible baja antes de su inicio
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Juan Martín del Potro has analyzed the situation of Jack Draper, marked by injuries in recent months, and has provided a clear reflection on what it means to live with physical problems in professional tennis. "The body can be the worst enemy of a career, as was my case," pointed out the Argentine. "Draper has talent and is trying to regain self-confidence, but the body must respond to maximum demand every week." Del Potro also emphasized the importance of surrounding oneself with a good team: "Having a tennis coach is not enough; you need a physical trainer, physiotherapist, and mental support."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Del Potro sobre Draper: “El cuerpo puede ser el peor enemigo de una carrera”
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Jack Draper continues to worry the tennis world with his physical problems. Less than a year ago, the British tennis player rose to be number four in the ATP rankings, but a series of injuries have caused him to plummet in the standings. At the 2026 Barcelona Open, Draper withdrew again, and former number 1 Andy Roddick has shared his opinion on this situation. "What we don't want are ups and downs for someone with so much talent. Last year, he was perhaps the third-best player in the world from January to May. If I were his coach, I wouldn't even mention the points he has to defend. I would say: 'I don't care about the clay court season; let's deduct those points now, you are ranked 90th.' Let's come back with the mentality of earning our lunch every day. Defending points for someone who has been injured is like: erasing," he revealed on the 'Served' podcast.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La sincera opinión de un ex número 1 sobre la situación de Draper
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Jack Draper has sparked the alarms with his first-round exit from the 2026 Barcelona Open against Tomás Martín Etcheverry due to a knee injury. If this physical setback is serious, the British tennis player could experience a sharp decline in the ATP ranking, where he held the number 4 position less than a year ago. If Draper doesn't compete in Madrid, where he reached the final last year, he would lose 650 points, and another 200 points if he doesn't play in Rome, dropping him beyond the top 70.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El brutal impacto en el ránking ATP que podría tener la lesión de Draper
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Once again, physical problems became the negative protagonists in a match for the British player. Jack Draper was forced to retire from his first-round match at the ATP 500 Barcelona Open against Tomás Etcheverry when the score was 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 in favor of the Argentine. A problem in his right knee that started to surface in the middle of the second set was the reason for Draper's withdrawal, clearly affecting him in the third set. It remains to be seen how he will recover for the rest of the clay court season. Etcheverry continues in great form and now awaits Nuno Borges or Adrian Mannarino in the round of 16.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los problemas físicos vuelven a frenar a Draper en el Barcelona Open
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A vibrant tennis day is approaching this Monday, April 13th at the ATP 500 Barcelona Open 2026, with the dispute of 7 first-round matches, while the other 9 are scheduled for Tuesday. The most interesting match will be the fratricidal duel between Rafael Jódar and Jaume Munar, set for the last shift on the Rafa Nadal Court, around 5:00 pm. But before that, we will see Stan Wawrinka against Norrie, or Jack Draper facing Etcheverry.
Barcelona ATP 500 Order of play - Monday, April 13, 2026 pic.twitter.com/OkdhlSZWv3
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) April 12, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del lunes 13 de abril en el Barcelona Open 2026: El debut de Jódar, plato fuerte del día
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