Laura Robson warned British No 2 Jack Draper that he will not race into the French Open with a knee injury still in recovery. Draper retired from the Barcelona Open first‑round clash against Tomas Martin Etcheverry and has now pulled out of Madrid and Rome. The 2024 US Open semi‑finalist still targets Roland‑Garros later in May for his season.

Robson explained that the tendon issue surfaced after Draper compensated during his comeback, leaving gym work behind. He plans to play in Hamburg or Geneva before the French Open to regain match intensity. A knee problem that often follows a long‑term elbow injury could derail his ranking, as he is set to fall out of the top 40 of players.

Emma Raducanu also withdrew from Madrid, after battling a post‑viral illness that hit her in February. She skipped Miami, Linz, and the Billie Jean King Cup to focus on recovery and may return for Rome in May. Both players’ health decisions underline the season’s volatility, as British tennis fans await a full return to form today.