'I Am Taking Time To Reset & Heal', Says Jack Draper As He Ends 2026 Season
New York: As he recovers from a long-term arm injury, Jack Draper has decided to call time on the 2026 season and is targeting a return to the ATP Tour at the start of 2027. The 24-year-old Briton has endured a difficult and disrupted season, featuring in just eight tour-level events and missing all four Grand Slam tournaments. Draper announced on social media on Tuesday that he will use the…
Jack Draper, a 24-year-old British tennis player, has announced plans to end the 2026 season and focus on recovery after dealing with a prolonged arm injury. The injury forced Draper to miss all four Grand Slam tournaments, and he has featured in only eight tour-level events this year. Despite enjoying a breakthrough 2025 season, which included winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title and reaching a career-high ranking of No. 4, Draper's year was cut short by the injury at the US Open.
He returned to competition in February but has struggled to establish consistency. Draper has taken the decision to step away from the ATP Tour for the rest of 2026, emphasizing that he wants to be fully rested and ready before returning in 2027. He shared his decision on social media, stating, "I am taking this time to reset and heal so when I return I am 100% ready to go."
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