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Jack Draper needs US Open wildcard after bone bruise.

7/29/2026

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Jack Draper must qualify or receive a wildcard to play the US Open on 30 August.
He missed all three Grand Slams this year, played 14 matches in past 12 months and slipped to the top 150.
British Orthopaedic Association vice-president Prof. Amar Rangan called the injury a bone bruise—humeral bleeding from rapid shot acceleration, especially the serve—and recommended rest, saying surgery is unnecessary and could cause further damage.

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Jack Draper must qualify or receive a wildcard to play the US Open on 30 August.
He missed all three Grand Slams this year, played 14 matches in past 12 months and slipped to the top 150.
British Orthopaedic Association vice-president Prof. Amar Rangan called the injury a bone bruise—humeral bleeding from rapid shot acceleration, especially the serve—and recommended rest, saying surgery is unnecessary and could cause further damage.