Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish tennis player Jack Draper was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon before his first-round match due to a recurrence of bone bruising in his left arm. This latest injury was a significant blow for Draper, who has faced a series of setbacks over the past year, including previous arm issues, as well as knee and shoulder problems, limiting his time on tour. Despite initial concerns that he might face another extended period away from the sport, Draper is now poised to make his return to action this month. He has been announced as a wild card entrant for the DC Open in Washington, which is scheduled to begin on 27 July, with his representatives confirming his intention to play. The DC Open marks the start of the North American hard court swing, leading up to the US Open in late August, and will feature a strong field including several top 10 players. In fullJack Draper poised for swift return after injury ruled him out of WimbledonMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jack Draper return date revealed after last-minute Wimbledon withdrawal
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritish tennis player Jack Draper was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon before his first-round match due to a recurrence of bone bruising in his left arm. This latest injury was a significant blow for Draper, who has faced a series of setbacks over the past year, including previous arm issues, as well as knee and shoulder problems, limiting his time on tour. Despite initial concerns that he might face another extended period away from the sport, Draper is now poised to make his return to action this month. He has been announced as a wild card entrant for the DC Open in Washington, which is scheduled to begin on 27 July, with his representatives confirming his intention to play. The DC Open marks the start of the North American hard court swing, leading up to the US Open in late August, and will feature a strong field including several top 10 players. In fullJack Draper poised for swift return after injury ruled him out of WimbledonMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
