Overview
- Draper pulled out of the Queen’s Club (HSBC Championships) on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a knee problem sustained in April and earlier bone bruising to his left arm.
- He said his recovery is “going in the right direction” but will give himself one more week and aim to return at Eastbourne as a final match‑play test before Wimbledon.
- Andy Murray’s short‑term coaching role for the grass season will be delayed because Draper will not make his planned on‑court debut together at Queen’s.
- The 24‑year‑old has played only eight matches this season, has dropped outside the world top 100, and faces possible wildcard or entry issues if he cannot show fitness before Wimbledon.
- Draper’s rapid rise to world No.4 last year after winning Indian Wells and reaching the Madrid final contrasts with a season repeatedly interrupted by injury, raising fresh questions about his near‑term prospects on tour.