Jack Draper gives injury update ahead of US Open after missing Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open
Published 13/08/2025 at 11:23 GMT+1
After his early exit at Wimbledon last month, Jack Draper has taken an enforced break from tennis with an arm injury. But the British No. 1 is set to return to action for the US Open. Draper reached the semi-final of the New York Grand Slam last year, losing to eventual champion Jannik Sinner. And the 23-year-old said he is "in a great place" heading to Flushing Meadows.
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Jack Draper has given an update on his injury status before the start of the US Open.
The British No. 1 has not played since losing to Marin Cilic in the second round at Wimbledon, after which he revealed he had an arm injury.
Draper did not compete at the Canadian Open or Cincinnati Open, instead prioritising his recovery for Flushing Meadows.
And the 23-year-old has confirmed he is now "looking forward" to the US Open, which starts next week, having nursed his arm back to full health.
"I found out I had an injury in my arm, which I had been playing with for a little while," he said in an interview with the LTA.
"The doctors and my team advised me that I’d need to take some time out. I had a few days off, so I chilled and took my mind off tennis. Then I was really motivated to come back and do a really good fitness block and work myself hard physically to make some good gains.
"I got back to my tennis slowly to protect my arm, but it’s been a really productive few weeks now. It was disappointing to miss Toronto and Cincinnati, but I think it’s been a good period for me to reflect on things and improve.
"I’m really looking forward to going out to the US Open, and I’m in a great place personally and tennis-wise. I feel refreshed, motivated, and I can’t wait to get back out there."
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Draper will hope to replicate his performance at last year's US Open, where he reached the semi-final before losing to eventual champion Jannik Sinner.
"Last year’s US Open was amazing – I reflect on it with really positive memories," he added. "It gave me so much confidence and set me up for what was to come for the rest of the year and also the start of this year.
"Pushing through five best-of-five set matches, against the best players in the world on the biggest stages – that just gives me so much belief. It was a big moment for me and probably one of the biggest in my career so far.
"For me, the atmosphere is the best at the US Open. I love the crowd dynamic, the rowdiness, and I just really enjoy the surroundings and what it brings. It’s a lively, energetic crowd, and that gets the best out of me for sure."
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On the challenge of competing with both Sinner and world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, Draper said: "Jannik and Carlos are the best two players in the world right now. They are playing tennis which is very exciting to watch - it's electric.
"There are no holes in their game, they are so consistent and powerful. Mentally, they are both very experienced now on the big stages, and they are both complete players. Saying that, they can still improve, so it’s really exciting to be around them.
"They are leading the way, but there are players like me who are hungry to go beyond their level and will do anything to get to where they are playing. I’m looking forward to many more matches with them to come."
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