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Jack Draper Misses French Open, Knee Injury Costs Points

5/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jack Draper will miss French Open after being barred for a knee injury.
He will lose 850 points from Madrid and Rome withdrawals, dropping him outside the top 100.
Draper remains eligible for Wimbledon, which begins Monday, June 29, before the ranking loss takes effect.
He aims to return on grass at Stuttgart on June 8 and Queen’s Club the following week, despite warnings that a rushed best-of-five comeback could cause further injury.

History

Historical Context

Del Martín del Potro’s recurring wrist problems—evident in his 2010 Australian Open withdrawal and 2014 surgery—have repeatedly forced him out of major events, and his ranking once sank to No. 485 in 2011. British youngster Jack Draper now confronts a knee injury-induced withdrawal, underscoring how health setbacks can swiftly reshape players’ seasons and sponsor arrangements.

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Story summary

Jack Draper will miss French Open after being barred for a knee injury.
He will lose 850 points from Madrid and Rome withdrawals, dropping him outside the top 100.
Draper remains eligible for Wimbledon, which begins Monday, June 29, before the ranking loss takes effect.
He aims to return on grass at Stuttgart on June 8 and Queen’s Club the following week, despite warnings that a rushed best-of-five comeback could cause further injury.

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