1. Rise of a British Star
Jack Draper, born December 22, 2001, in London, England, has rapidly risen through the ranks of professional tennis. Turning pro in 2018, he quickly made his mark. As of June 2025, Draper achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of No. 4, and maintained at No. 5 as of mid-July 2025. He boasts three ATP Tour titles, including a premier ATP 1000 title at the Indian Wells Open in March 2025. This triumph was a highlight of his breakout season.
Draper has shown versatility on all surfaces. Early in 2025, he lifted titles on grass (Stuttgart Open) and indoor hard courts (Vienna Open), and accomplished his first clay-court semifinal run in Madrid—becoming the youngest Briton in the Open Era to reach ATP finals on all three surfaces.
2. What Happened to Him at the US Open?
The Injury That Ended His Run
After his Wimbledon exit in early July 2025—where he lost to Marin Čilić—it was revealed Draper had been grappling with a bone stress and bone bruising injury in his left humerus. This injury kept him out of action for weeks, leading him to skip key tournaments like the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Masters.
Despite the setback, Draper made a tentative comeback at the US Open. In a grueling first-round singles match against Federico Agustín Gómez, he prevailed in four sets—6-4, 7-5, 6-7, 6-2—over nearly three hours. However, throughout the match, he battled discomfort and even vomited on court multiple times, likely due to a combination of physical distress and nerves.
Withdrawal from the US Open
Despite best efforts, Draper’s physical condition deteriorated. Just before his scheduled second-round match against Zizou Bergs, he announced his withdrawal—citing that “the discomfort in my arm has become too much” and emphasizing the need to prioritize his health. This decision ended his US Open campaign and prevented an attempt to better his 2024 semifinal performance.
3. Injury Insights & Broader Impact
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The injury originated during the clay season and worsened through Wimbledon.
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Draper had returned to singles too early; his MRI indicated the normal healing timeline was about eight weeks, but he returned at seven ReutersESPN.com.
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High-profile figures like Tim Henman and Laura Robson had breakfast with him prior to his withdrawal, noting Draper remained upbeat but likely understood walking away was the prudent choice.
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His pullout is expected to cause a dip in his ATP ranking, possibly affecting his qualification for the year-end ATP Finals in Turin.
4. Net Worth & Endorsements
As of 2023, Draper’s estimated net worth was approximately US $3 million, based on earnings and sponsorships Wikipedia.
Highlights include:
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Sponsorships: Draper had deals with Nike, Dunlop (for rackets), Vodafone (as a tennis ambassador), and a modeling stint with IMG. He’s also a brand ambassador for Burberry.
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Major Deal: In August 2025, Draper signed a multi-year ambassador deal with Vuori, an American apparel brand—reportedly very lucrative, potentially around £6 million per year.
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Modeling Presence: Represented by IMG Models, Draper has featured in campaigns for Burberry and Vuori, and appeared in Vogue, grabbing attention from fashion insiders.
5. What’s Next? When Could He Return?
Next Match: TBD
With the withdrawal from the 2025 US Open, Draper currently has no upcoming confirmed matches. His immediate priorities are recovery and rehabilitation.
Road to Recovery
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Draper is undergoing further assessment to evaluate his arm’s recovery needs.
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With healing timelines estimated around eight weeks, an optimistic return could come by late October to November, depending on progress—notably in time for the ATP Finals if qualifying.
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His place in qualification for the ATP Finals in Turin (usually mid-November) is now at risk, as rivals still playing at the US Open could surpass him in points.
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