Prayers Pour In for Jack Draper as Arm Injury Forces Painful Career Decision After US Open

Jack Draper, who pulled out of the 2025 US Open in the second round due to discomfort in his arm, will not play again this season. Aiming to qualify for his first ATP Finals, Draper’s season-ending injury comes as a major blow. This comes after his team was confident that the Brit would complete the season after they scanned his arm right before the US Open.

Taking to X, the British No. 1 confirmed his season-ending injury. “Unfortunately, the injury to my arm is something I have to rest and means I’ll be sitting out the rest of 2025. It is very difficult for me to accept, as I was building some incredible momentum this year and playing some great stuff,” a gutted Draper said in his statement. And while his season ends this year, the Briton is confident of a stronger comeback.

“However I’ve been through this before and I always come back stronger as I’m so motivated to fulfil my potential as a player. Huge thanks to everyone who backs me to do well and supports me on my journey. Can’t wait to get back out there and give it my all.” Jack added. Notably, the US Open was not the first instance where his arm did not support him.

Draper’s arm injury dates back to the clay court season. The lefty has been managing what he describes as ‘bone stress‘ since the middle of the clay season, which includes the Madrid Open, the Italian Open, the French Open, and the Monte Carlo Masters. It later forced him out of Wimbledon 2025, a painful setback in his summer campaign. Instead of opting for surgery, Draper chose rest and recovery.

As for his bone bruise, there is no timeline for when Draper will be fully recovered. But in a severe case like his, it may take several weeks because the treatment includes NSAIDs, physiotherapy sessions, icing, and compression therapy. And the one thing that Draper absolutely needs is rest to catalyze the healing.

Soon after Jack Draper made his decision public, the fans took over the comments section to send their thoughts for an early recovery.

Fans express concern over Jack Draper’s arm injury

Pained by the heartbreaking news, fans offered their prayers and hoped for the Briton’s quick recovery. One of the comments read, “Rest and recover. See you next year!” Another fan decided to ease Draper’s pain with a few words of comfort. The fan wrote, “Rest well Jack. We’re all so proud of the improvements you’ve made and all the amazing matches you’ve treated us to this season. Tough moments like these will only make all the victories and strong times ahead all the more sweet.”

Needless to say, the performance that Draper showcased earlier this season remains imprinted in the fans’ minds. And that left them longing for Draper’s return. One fan commented, “Not even a stupid bone bruise can ever take this away from Jack. So proud of this 2025 season and the massive improvements in level and physicality he made, despite it sadly ending early. Now it’s time to rest and to look ahead to a brighter future for our sleeveless Vuori king.” Another fan added to the notion and wrote, “Jack rest up fella. Ultimately I hope you get the rewards you deserve. Hoping your previous set backs will help you on your journey. Looking forward to seeing you gate crashing the top 3 real soon.”

But the fans knew the risks that came with tennis. One of them claimed, “It’s not lucky, Jack..Tennis is so hard physicaly..You are a so fantastic player, also a very kind guy out of the court with ( ordinary) people..I wish you to recover as quick as possible.” But what do you think of Jack Draper’s decision?