Jack Draper withdrew from the US Open in the second round because of the arm injury

Jack Draper ruled out for season with arm injury

Britain’s Draper Ends Season Early with Arm Injury

Jack Draper, Britain’s top-ranked male tennis player, has officially withdrawn from the remainder of the 2025 season due to a persistent arm injury.

The 23-year-old world number seven had already missed significant playtime post-Wimbledon and left the US Open prematurely ahead of his second-round match, citing increasing pain in his upper left serving arm.

Injury Timeline and Setback

Despite hopes of recovery, Draper’s team confirmed that a pre-US Open scan gave false hope. Though he managed to defeat Federico Agustin Gomez in the first round in New York, the recurring pain forced him to fly home and officially end his 2025 campaign.

“It’s very difficult for me to accept as I was building some incredible momentum this year,” Draper wrote on social media.

“However, I always come back stronger as I’m so motivated to fulfil my potential.”

Season Goals Slashed

This announcement dashes Draper’s ambitions of reaching the ATP Finals in Turin, a realistic goal earlier this year after a stellar spring run:

Winner – Indian Wells ATP 1000 (March)
Runner-Up – Madrid Masters (May)

Now, he’s likely to drop out of the ATP Top 10 by year’s end.

Injury History & Medical Advice

Draper’s injury struggles are mounting:

Missed 2.5 months in 2023 due to a shoulder issue
Suffered a hip injury in late 2024
Now diagnosed with bruising and strain in his upper serving arm

After Wimbledon, he stopped serving for a month and hitting groundstrokes for over two weeks, but the comeback attempt was premature. Doctors now recommend full rest and recovery through the off-season.

Reflecting on Serve Mechanics

Draper admitted that max-power serving might be hurting more than helping his long-term performance and health:

“It’s not all about how fast you hit your serve, it’s about how effective it is.”

He referenced Novak Djokovic’s underrated serve, praising the Serb’s ability to win points through placement, spin, and variation rather than raw speed.