Draper withdraws from US Open with left-arm injury as Bergs advances

World number five Jack Draper withdrew from the 2025 US Open on Wednesday, pulling out of his scheduled second-round match against Zizou Bergs at Flushing Meadows because of persistent pain in his left arm. The 23-year-old Brit, who reached the semifinals in New York last year, had won his opening match on Monday but was unable to continue after a practice session on Wednesday, tournament organisers said.

Draper defeated Federico Agustin Gomez in four sets in the first round, his first singles match since a surprise loss at Wimbledon. He had missed the Canadian and Cincinnati Masters events while managing an arm problem that he and his team first addressed after Wimbledon. ATP.com said Draper has a stress injury and bone bruising in his left humerus, a condition that can cause prolonged swelling and pain.

"I tried my very best to be here and give myself every chance to play but the discomfort in my arm has become too much," Draper wrote on social media in announcing his withdrawal. "I have to do what is right and look after myself. Thank you for all the support." Before the decision he had told media he believed he could go far in the draw and insisted the arm was not a question...