Jack Draper injury: Why he can't play and surgery won't help

Jack Draper, the 2025 Wimbledon quarter‑finalist, has been absent from the tour for over a year due to a chronic back and shoulder injury. Initial treatment was followed by surgery, but the operation failed to deliver the expected recovery, extending his rehabilitation timeline.

His coach warns that the current condition threatens his career and calls for a long‑term plan. Draper admits the setback has taken a mental toll and hopes to return to competition soon.