Chat Sports
Tennis news

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.

Full story at BBC Sport

Chat Sports on YouTube

Chat Sports TV

NFL Daily | NBA Now | CFB Now

Subscribe

More Tennis news

WTA Finals Day 6: Svitolina sends Sabalenka home as world No. 3 Women's Tennis Blog · 3h Sabalenka's season ended by Svitolina at WTA Finals BBC Sport · 11h WTA Finals 2026: Breaking down the on-court looks Women's Tennis Blog · 13h WTA Finals Day 5: Group 1’s Pegula joins Noskova in the semifinals Women's Tennis Blog · Yesterday Gauff battles through back injury to keep WTA Finals hopes alive BBC Sport · Yesterday Paralympic medalist Shuker ends 24-year tennis career BBC Sport · Yesterday All Tennis news