British number three Jack Draper will miss next week's Queen's Club tournament as he pushes back his return from a right knee tendon injury. The 24-year-old hasn't played since retiring from his sole clay-court match in Barcelona on April 13, ending his season prematurely.

Draper reached the semi-finals at Queen's last year and called the event one of his favourites. His decision to delay comeback by another week means skipping the traditional Wimbledon warm-up where he previously found success on the grass courts.

Recovery is progressing well according to Draper, who now targets the Eastbourne Open starting June 22 as his return date. This gives him five days to prepare before Wimbledon begins on June 29, though the shortened timeline could impact his grass-court rhythm.

Missing Queen's represents a setback for the British hopeful during a crucial pre-Wimbledon period. The tournament offers valuable match experience on the surface where he'll compete for Wimbledon glory, and his absence leaves a gap in home interest at the prestigious club event.