JACK DRAPER is out of Wimbledon due to injury – in the second double whammy for British tennis.
The Brit, 24, has been struggling with injuries over the past year, ever since he hurt his arm during the 2025 clay-court season.
Jack Draper practised at Wimbledon on Sunday Credit: Getty
Draper reached the semi-finals at Eastbourne last week Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
And 24 hours before he was due to face American No.6 seed Taylor Fritz on Centre Court, it was announced that the former US Open semi-finalist was withdrawing.
It comes the day after Emma Raducanu quit the tournament due to a stress fracture in her shin.
It means the two biggest names in British tennis will be missing from the first round draw.
Draper, who did not practise on site on Monday, said: “Devastated to share that I have had to withdraw from my first round match due to a recurrence of my arm injury.
“There have been a lot of painful moments in the last 12 months but this one is definitely the absolute worst as there is no greater honour for a British player than playing at Wimbledon.
“I will continue to persevere through this. Thank you for the support.”
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