The tenth tennis player of the world has canceled his participation in the Australian Open 2026
Article by Sebastian Vasile – Published Friday, December 26, 2025 23:35 / Updated Friday, December 26, 2025 23:39
The start of the new tennis season is approaching, and with it, the first Grand Slam of the season, the Australian Open. Jack Draper, 24, will miss this tournament as he is still dealing with an injury.
The Briton has not touched the racket for almost half a year. Draper's last singles match was a first-round win at the 2025 US Open against Federico Agustin Gomez. He appeared to be in discomfort at work during the match, later confirming that he would withdraw from the tournament.
Unfortunately, my team and I have decided not to travel to the Australian Open. It was a very, very difficult decision because it is a Grand Slam, one of the biggest tournaments in our sport. However, I have been dealing with this injury for a long time, I am very, very close to the end of the recovery process, and returning to the court to play five-set matches at this time seems too soon for me. I think it wouldn't be the smartest decision for me and my career. Jack Draper
Although he has not played for a long time, Draper managed to stay in the top 10 tennis players in the world. At the last edition of the Australian Open, the British tennis player reached the fourth round, where, after losing two sets, he had to abandon the match against Carlos Alcaraz.
The first Grand Slam of the season starts on January 12 and ends on February 1. The men's singles trophy is held by Jannik Sinner.
