Seventh-Ranked Jack Draper Ends 2025 Season with Arm Injury

Jack Draper, the British No. 1 and seventh-ranked tennis player, will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a persistent left arm bone bruise that forced him to withdraw from the U.S. Open before his second-round match. He had been playing through the injury since Wimbledon, where he was diagnosed following a loss to Marin Cilic, and despite a brief return to competition, the pain reemerged, prompting Draper to prioritize recovery over continuing the season. This injury also means Draper will miss major upcoming events, including the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia and likely the Nitto ATP Finals, halting his momentum that saw him reach a career-high world No. 4 earlier in the year. Draper expressed disappointment but remains motivated to come back stronger, aiming to return for the 2026 season, with hopes to compete at the Australian Open. His injury and subsequent season-ending decision mark a significant setback in his rising career, which included winning the Indian Wells Masters and reaching his first clay-court final in Madrid. Draper's absence is expected to impact his world ranking, potentially dropping him out of the top 10 as rivals such as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner continue to advance.