Former British number one Jack Draper has withdrawn from the ATP Tour event in Washington, citing a long-term arm injury. This marks another setback for the 24-year-old, who also pulled out of Wimbledon last month due to the same issue.
Draper, a left-handed player, has been dealing with bone bruising in his serving arm for more than a year. Despite stating he was "feeling physically good" before the Mubadala DC Open and looking strong in practice, he withdrew on Monday after experiencing increased soreness in the affected arm.
This is a similar situation to his withdrawal from the All England Club, where he spoke positively about his fitness before pulling out 24 hours before his first-round match. Draper, currently ranked 147th in the world, has played only 14 matches in the past 12 months, largely due to the bruised humerus.
Draper remains hopeful of competing in Montreal and Cincinnati before the US Open, which begins on 30 August. He reached the semi-finals of the US Open in 2024.