Jack Draper to Miss United Cup and Australian Open

Jack Draper, the British world No. 10, announced on December 26, 2025, that he will miss the United Cup and the Australian Open due to ongoing recovery from bone bruising in his left arm. The 24-year-old has not competed since withdrawing before his second-round match at the US Open in August, marking a delay of at least five months from his last competitive action.

In a video posted on X, Draper explained the decision as a cautious step to protect his long-term health. "Unfortunately, me and my team have decided not to head out to Australia this year," he said. "It's a really, really tough decision, obviously with Australia being a Grand Slam, it's one of the biggest tournaments in our sport. However, I've had this injury for a long time. I'm at the very, very end stages of the process and to step back on court into best-of-five-set tennis so soon just doesn't seem like a smart decision right now for me and my tennis."

The injury, a bruised humerus in his serving arm, first surfaced during the clay-court season in April 2025. Draper played through it initially, achieving career highlights that included winning his first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells, where he defeated...