Jack Draper says he is starting over after injury setback
What Happened
Jack Draper says he has reached a point of acceptance after a year of injury trouble that has cut him from a career-high No 4 in the world to No 143. The Briton, who broke down in tears during last week’s Canadian Open, is still trying to compete on tour through a wildcard into the Cincinnati Open while he reshapes his equipment to ease strain on his left arm.
Practical Impact
The injury has changed how he can enter events as well as how he plays them. Because he is not eligible for a protected ranking, Draper now depends on wildcards and has moved to a more flexible racket and a hybrid gut string setup, a reminder that his immediate aim is not fine-tuning performance but finding a workable way to stay on court.
Key Uncertainty
Draper argues that the emotional low point at the Canadian Open could mark a turning point, but that is still only his reading of recovery, not proof that the injury is behind him.
He declined to say whether the racket he is using is made by his sponsor Dunlop, leaving one small but notable equipment detail unresolved.