Jack Draper has not played since the US Open. The British star was planning to test out his injured left arm this weekend at UTS, but he has announced that he isn’t quite ready to join the eight-player field in London this year.
“Hi guys. I’ve been working hard to be back for UTS in London but frustratingly I’m just not quite ready. It’s a tough call as at this point I want nothing more than to get out there and compete but I’ve been advised to take more time. I’m sorry to let down fans and miss out on this event,” Draper said.
Draper will be replaced in Group B by last year’s semi-finalist in London Ugo Humbert.
More on this weekend’s event, per the UTS
All eight players competing at the Copper Box Arena, including Humbert, have been ranked inside the World’s Top 20. The Frenchman has a career high ranking of 13 and owns seven career ATP titles.
Humbert will face tough competition from De Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Tomas Machac, Casper Ruud, Francisco Cerundolo, David Goffin and Adrian Mannarino. Between them they have won 53 ATP Tour titles and 8 UTS Tour titles.
Play gets underway at 5pm on Friday with the unique UTS All Star Game before all eight players take to the court for a packed evening of entertainment and world class sport.
Draper had a breakthrough in 2025, making his Top 5 debut and winning his first Masters title at Indian Wells, but injuries caught up with him and shortened his season. He pulled out of his second match at the US Open and did not play again.
His injury – bone stress and bruising in his humerus – originally started in the spring but did not improve with rest during the summer.
