British Number One Jack Draper Withdraws from UTS London Grand Final Amid Injury Concerns.
In a significant blow to British tennis fans, Jack Draper has pulled out of the upcoming UTS London Grand Final due to ongoing injury concerns. The 23-year-old had been scheduled to compete in his first tournament since withdrawing from the US Open in September following an arm injury.
"I've been working hard to be back for UTS in London but frustratingly I'm just not quite ready," Draper said in a statement. Unfortunately, this means that he will have to let down fans who were eagerly awaiting his return to competitive tennis.
His withdrawal has created an opportunity for Frenchman Ugo Humbert to step into the tournament, which is being held at London's Copper Box Arena from December 5-7. Alongside Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud, Latin American star Francisco Cerundolo, and Belgian talent David Goffin, Humbert will be looking to make a positive impression in Group B.
The UTS format means that all eight players will be in action on both December 5 and 6, with the semi-finals and final taking place on the following day.
Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports, while those who don't have access to the main channel can stream it through the Sky Sports app or NOW.
The absence of Draper is a significant blow to British tennis fans, but the tournament promises to be an exciting one nonetheless.
In a significant blow to British tennis fans, Jack Draper has pulled out of the upcoming UTS London Grand Final due to ongoing injury concerns. The 23-year-old had been scheduled to compete in his first tournament since withdrawing from the US Open in September following an arm injury.
"I've been working hard to be back for UTS in London but frustratingly I'm just not quite ready," Draper said in a statement. Unfortunately, this means that he will have to let down fans who were eagerly awaiting his return to competitive tennis.
His withdrawal has created an opportunity for Frenchman Ugo Humbert to step into the tournament, which is being held at London's Copper Box Arena from December 5-7. Alongside Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud, Latin American star Francisco Cerundolo, and Belgian talent David Goffin, Humbert will be looking to make a positive impression in Group B.
The UTS format means that all eight players will be in action on both December 5 and 6, with the semi-finals and final taking place on the following day.
Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports, while those who don't have access to the main channel can stream it through the Sky Sports app or NOW.
The absence of Draper is a significant blow to British tennis fans, but the tournament promises to be an exciting one nonetheless.
this injury thingy really gets in the way sometimes... like, what's gonna happen next? 
that's so bad luck for jack draper, i really wanted to see him back on the court and giving it his all... but injury concerns are always the worst 
still sad that draper can't compete tho 
. As we've seen with his withdrawal from the US Open earlier this year, it's clear that he needs more time to recover and regain his form 
. The UTS format, which features a unique team-based approach, will undoubtedly provide an interesting dynamic for the tournament 
. I think it's exciting to see Ugo Humbert step in as a replacement – he'll need to bring his A-game if he wants to make a lasting impression 
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fingers crossed for him to put on a good show! 
... I mean, Draper's been working hard to get back, but sometimes your body just doesn't cooperate... what can you do, right? 
. but on the other hand, i feel bad 4 the fans who were lookin forward 2 c him play... like, can't they just watch an exhibition match or smthn instead? 
. ugo humbert's gonna have 2 step up & prove himself 
. btw, who's got a good hunch on wether casper ruud's gonna make it 2 the finals? 
. And Casper Ruud is gonna be a force to be reckoned with, fingers crossed for him too! 
Still pretty stoked about this tournament, Sky Sports is gonna bring it on Dec 5-7, can't wait to see what's in store! 
Man, what a bummer for Brits, right? 
On the other hand, Ugo Humbert getting in is a nice bonus for France 
. The field is still stacked with some amazing players, so we're good to go despite Draper's absence 
. The UTS format looks intense, will be interesting to see how it all plays out 
He was really looking forward to getting back on the court after missing the US Open due to that arm injury 
On the other hand, Ugo Humbert gets to step in and show what he's got 
. But still, it's a shame for the fans who were hyped about seeing him compete again soon 
️! I'm curious to see how he'll perform alongside the other talented players like Casper Ruud and Francisco Cerundolo 
. only thing that's bugging me is why the format has all 8 players playing on both days? seems like it'd get crazy busy and hectic 