Talk about a tough break! Jack Draper’s U.S. Open journey has been cut short by an arm injury, capping off an incredibly erratic season. From Grand Slam hopes to early exits, what’s next for the British No. 1? His withdrawal has already shifted the dynamics of the tournament!

Jack Draper’s promising yet challenging season has taken another unfortunate turn with his withdrawal from the U.S. Open due to a persistent arm injury, marking an early exit from the final Grand Slam of 2025.

High expectations followed the young British star after his notable performance at last year’s U.S. Open and his subsequent ATP Masters 1000 title win at Indian Wells earlier this year, setting him up as a player to watch.

However, Draper’s hopes for a strong showing at Flushing Meadows were hampered by a bone bruising in his left humerus, an injury that forced him to miss crucial hard-court preparation events leading up to the tournament.

Despite attempting to play through the discomfort in his first-round match against Federico Agustin Gomez, the pain proved too much, leading to his difficult decision to withdraw from his scheduled second-round match on Wednesday.

Speaking on the nature of his injury, Draper previously revealed, “I first started feeling it towards the middle of the clay season. I felt like my arm was shutting down a little bit when I was hitting forehands and on the serve, as well. It kind of got progressively a bit worse.” This candid admission underscores the severity of his ongoing physical struggles.

Draper’s withdrawal inadvertently paved the way for Zizou Bergs, his scheduled opponent, to advance to the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time in his career, where he now awaits the winner of the match between Gabriel Diallo and Jaume Munnar.

This U.S. Open exit caps off a frustrating major season for the British No. 1, characterized by promising flashes of brilliance overshadowed by recurring injury setbacks, leaving fans hopeful for a healthier and more consistent run in future tournaments.