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BBC Sport · Dec 1, 2025

Draper pulls out of UTC final as he delays return

Image caption, British number one Jack Draper's best performance at a Grand Slam came at the 2024 US Open where he reached the semi-finalsJack Draper has delayed his comeback from an arm injury in pulling out of this weekend's Ultimate Tennis Showdown (UTS) grand final in London.

The British number one has played just one singles matches since Wimbledon and had been hoping to continue his preparations for a January return to the tour.

However, the 23-year-old said in a social media post he has been advised to take more time rather than play in the event, which takes place at the Copper Box Arena from 5 to 7 December.

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