Jack Draper delays comeback and misses Queen’s after injury setback

British number three Jack Draper will miss Queen’s next week after delaying his comeback from injury by at least another week.

The setback means Draper will not return in time for the grass-court event at Queen’s Club, where he had been expected to make his comeback. Instead, the 22-year-old will continue his recovery and push back his return to competitive action.

Draper ruled out of Queen’s return

Draper had been hoping to be back for the tournament, but the latest update confirms he will not be involved. The decision extends his absence and leaves him waiting longer for a first match back after injury.

Queen’s is one of the key warm-up events for Wimbledon, so missing the tournament is a notable blow for the British player as he works towards full fitness. The delay also means fans will have to wait a little longer to see him back on court.

British number three continues recovery

As British number three, Draper remains one of the leading home hopes in men’s tennis, and his progress is being closely followed. However, the priority now is to ensure he is fully ready before returning to competition.

No further details were given in the brief update beyond the fact that his comeback has been delayed by at least another week. That leaves his schedule for the coming period uncertain, with his return dependent on how his recovery develops.

For now, Queen’s will go ahead without him, and Draper will focus on getting back to fitness before making his next appearance on the ATP Tour.