Jack Draper withdraws from Wimbledon due to arm injury
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British tennis player Jack Draper has withdrawn from the tournament at Wimbledon citing an arm injury. He was scheduled to play American seed Taylor Fritz in his opening round match.
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Jack Draper withdrew from the Wimbledon tournament on Monday afternoon due to an arm injury, according to reports from Sky News and the Daily Mail. The announcement came shortly before he was scheduled to face American No. 6 seed Taylor Fritz in the first round of competition.
The Daily Mail reported that Draper, a former world No. 4, had been preparing for his matches with the support of coach Andy Murray. His withdrawal follows the earlier exit of fellow British player Emma Raducanu from the tournament.
According to The Sun, Draper has dealt with recurring issues regarding his arm since the 2025 clay-court season. His absence occurs amid a difficult start for the British contingent at the championship, where five other British players lost their opening matches on the first day of play.
Why this matters
The withdrawal impacts the number of British competitors in the tournament and highlights the ongoing physical challenges faced by top-tier athletes during the demanding grass-court season.
What's confirmed / what isn't
Multiple outlets confirm the withdrawal due to an arm injury and the specific match details against Taylor Fritz. The specific history of the injury since 2025 is reported by The Sun, while the broader context regarding other British players' results is reported by the Daily Mail.
Background
Jack Draper is a professional tennis player from Great Britain who reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in late 2023.