Jack Draper: Brit set to make swift return from injury at DC Open in Washington after missing Wimbledon with arm issue
Jack Draper withdrew from Wimbledon after suffering a recurrence of a left-arm injury that has stalled his career; the 24-year-old appears to have recovered well and has accepted a wild card for the DC Open; watch the DC Open live on Sky Sports from July 27
Thursday 9 July 2026 13:51, UK
Jack Draper is poised to make a swift return to action at the DC Open in Washington after missing Wimbledon through injury.
Draper's withdrawal from his home major due to a recurrence of bone bruising in his left arm was the low point of a disastrous first day which also saw all 10 home players in action lose.
But Britain is now celebrating a hugely unexpected semi-finalist in Arthur Fery, while Draper has been announced as a wild card entrant into the US tournament beginning on July 27.
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This latest injury was a huge blow for the 24-year-old, who has managed only a handful of tournaments since first stepping away from the tour a year ago with the arm problem.
Barring a brief appearance at the US Open, he did not return until February, and he was then forced off court again with knee and shoulder issues before managing one tournament on grass at Eastbourne, as he welcomed Sir Andy Murray to his coaching team.
There were fears Draper could be facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines, but his absence is instead expected to be limited to around a month if he returns to action in Washington, as planned, with his representatives confirming that remains the intention.
Washington kicks off the north American hard-court swing, with Masters events in Canada and Cincinnati leading up the US Open in late August.
All of the tournaments, including the final major of the year in New York, will be live on Sky Sports Tennis.
A strong field in Washington includes five of the world's top 10 in Felix Auger-Aliassime, Ben Shelton, Alex De Minaur, Taylor Fritz and Daniil Medvedev.
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