Jack Draper has just been forced to make a hugely tough decision that could have massive repercussions on his career.
After all, having missed the entire summer after Wimbledon due to injury, the hope was that he would return to New York fresh and ready to compete.
Alas, that was not to be the case, and Draper withdrew from the US Open after winning his first-round match.
In doing so, he effectively confirmed to the world that he was still so far from full fitness.
With that in mind, his latest update cannot come as a surprise to many.
Jack Draper reveals plans to skip the rest of the year
Jack Draper has now confirmed that, because of that persisting issue, he can no longer compete.
He will now miss the rest of the 2025 season in a bid to rest, recover and return fitter than ever for the 2026 season.
Taking to Instagram, he wrote: “Hi guys an update from me…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.
However, Draper remained positive, adding: “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. See you soon!”
Jack Draper could return ready to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2026
Whilst John McEnroe thinks there is an American ready to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Draper is arguably just as likely to unsettle this two-man dominance.
After all, he is young, hungry, and has all the foundational tools needed to trouble the very best players on the planet.
With a wicked, big-hitting, left-handed game style, and a newfound physicality that took many by surprise, Draper looks ready to challenge.
All he needs now is consistency in his fitness, having taken a huge step towards the elite by winning Indian Wells earlier this year, his maiden Masters 1000 title.
Hopefully, this rest period until the end of 2025 will allow him to recover and get himself in the best possible shape to offer up a much-needed threat to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s duopoly.
