Draper Withdraws from Shanghai Masters After Tokyo

Jack Draper won’t be competing in the upcoming ATP Masters 1000 event in Shanghai due to an injury he got at the Japan Open.

Draper has missed many events in his career because of injuries. Even though he’s very talented, these setbacks have stopped him from growing as a player over the past few years.

At one point, Draper even thought about quitting tennis because he didn’t think he’d make it back to playing. But with patience and persistence , he managed to overcome these challenges.

He gradually regained his health and started winning matches again. This led to an amazing run at the US Open, where luck was on his side with a favorable draw, but he also played exceptionally well. He reached the semi-final but lost to Jannik Sinner. Still, this performance boosted his confidence immensely.

US Open Success and Confidence Boost:

That US Open run was just what Draper needed as it gave him confidence for the indoor season ahead. It also provided valuable experience that he had been missing due to previous injuries. Fans might think this is a turning point for him.

Moreover, it showed Draper that his body could handle more tennis than he thought possible. While he may never be an Ironman , this experience erased many doubts about his ability to compete at high levels.

After the US Open, Draper returned at the Japan Open and looked strong initially. He won a couple of matches before facing Ugo Humbert in the quarter-finals.

The match started well for Draper but then took a turn as he struggled with what seemed like an abdominal issue. He took a medical time-out but decided to continue playing.

However, Draper retired early in the second set of that match due to this issue. Although it didn’t seem too serious initially, it was enough for him to withdraw from the Shanghai Masters starting October 2nd.

There are no detailed reports yet on what exactly is wrong with Draper’s health this time around. The hope is that it’s nothing major and doesn’t ruin what could have been a strong finish for him this season—a story all too familiar for Draper fans by now.

What do you think about Jack’s chances next season?