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Jack Draper hits ATP milestone despite four-month absence from tennis

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Jack Draper is on the cusp of a comeback after missing several months following his withdrawal from the 2025 US Open.

Draper is set to return at the Davis Cup for Great Britain’s tie against Norway, ahead of his ATP return at the Rotterdam Open.

The British star has already nixed planned returns at the UTS Grand Finals, as well as the United Cup, as his arm injury continues to trouble him.

Despite his inactivity on the ATP Tour, Draper has hit an impressive ranking milestone during his absence from tennis.

Jack Draper of Great Britain appears dejected against Marin Cilic of Croatia during the Gentlemen's Singles second round match on day four of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 03, 2025 in London, England.
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Jack Draper hits 100 weeks inside the ATP Tour top 50

It’s a testament to the impressive run Draper had at the beginning of the 2025 season that he only just fell outside of the top 10.

Alexander Bublik replaced Draper after winning the Hong Kong Open, but the British star is still firmly nestled within the elite.

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Jack Draper of Great Britain looks dejected against Marin Cilic of Croatia during the Gentlemen's Singles second round match on day four of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 03, 2025 in London, England.
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In fact, the current world number 11 has now celebrated 100 weeks inside the ATP Tour top 50, dating back to the end of 2022.

While inside the top 50 of the rankings, the British number one has collected three singles titles at the Stuttgart Open, the Vienna Open, and the Madrid Open.

Draper has also reached the semi-finals of the US Open as well as the fourth round of Roland Garros and the Australian Open.

With his return to the sport imminent, Draper will likely hold onto his streak for a little while longer as we move into the 2026 season.

Who will Jack Draper line up against on his ATP return?

The Rotterdam Open might only be an ATP 500 event, but Draper will face a tough return to the sport following injury.

Draper has signed up for the Netherlands event alongside last year’s winner Carlos Alcaraz and world number three Alexander Zverev.

Where will Jack Draper be ranked by the end of 2026?

Despite Draper’s world number 11 ranking, he is the fifth-best player to compete at the Dutch tournament.

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alex de Minaur have confirmed their attendance, alongside Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Tallon Griekspoor.