Briton Jack Draper has pulled out of the season-opening United Cup mixed team tournament in Australia due to a hip problem but remains confident he will be fit to compete in the Australian Open next month.Draper, the world number 15, was replaced in the British team for the Dec. 27-Jan.
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Paris Masters - Accor Arena, Paris, France - October 31, 2024 Britain's Jack Draper reacts during his round of 16 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File PhotoBriton Jack Draper has pulled out of the season-opening United Cup mixed team tournament in Australia due to a hip problem but remains confident he will be fit to compete in the Australian Open next month.
"As I work to get on top of my hip injury and get match fit, I've unfortunately been advised not to play in the United Cup," Draper said on social media.
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