World No. 5 Jack Draper Withdraws US Open Due Arm Injury

Jack Draper, the British No. 1 and world No. 5 tennis player, has withdrawn from the 2025 US Open due to a persistent left arm injury that has troubled him since Wimbledon. Despite battling through a tough first-round victory against Federico Agustin Gomez, Draper acknowledged that the discomfort in his arm became too severe to continue, prompting his withdrawal before his second-round match against Zizou Bergs. Draper had not competed in over seven weeks prior to the tournament, having missed key events like the Masters 1000 tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati to manage his injury. Earlier, he had expressed optimism about his form and readiness for the US Open, but ultimately prioritized his health to avoid further damage. The announcement was met with disappointment from fans and former players, as Draper had been considered a strong contender after reaching the US Open semifinals in 2024. His withdrawal impacts British hopes at the tournament, now resting on other players such as Jacob Fearnley.