Jack Draper: Former world No 4 calls for patience amid 'perfect storm' of injuries ahead of possible US Open return
Tennis player Jack Draper has requested patience from fans as he recovers from an arm injury that caused him to miss the 2026 Grand Slams. He is currently working with Sir Andy Murray to prepare for a return at the National Bank Open and the US Open.
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Jack Draper has called for his fans to be patient with his return after the former world No 4 withdrew from the DC Open with an arm injury. <p>Draper, did not participate in any of the three 2026 Grand Slams, but <a href="https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/13568280/jack-draper-given-wild-card-for-national-bank-open-in-montreal-as-he-returns-from-injury-ahead-of-us-open-qualifying-campaign"> has been given a wild card for the National Bank Open in Montrea</a>l ahead of a qualification campaign for the US Open after his ranking dropped to world No 147.</p><p>With the Brit, who is coached by Sir Andy Murray, scheduled to play in two tournaments before heading to New York, Draper reassured fans that his recovery was nearing completion after an injury-plagued year in which he had played just five tour events over the previous eight months.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.skysports.com/watch/tennis-on-sky"><strong>What tennis is live on Sky Sports?</strong></a> 🎾<strong>📺</strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/tennis">Tennis news</a> |</strong> <a href="https://www.skysports.com/tennis/scores-schedule"><strong>Latest scores, results and schedule</strong></a> 🎾</li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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