Jack Draper has withdrawn from the Mubadala DC Open with a left arm injury, dealing another blow to his injury-plagued 2026 season. The former world No. 4 has missed all three Grand Slam tournaments this year.

The British player, coached by Sir Andy Murray, has slipped to world No. 147 in the ATP rankings, meaning he will likely need to navigate qualifying to compete at September's US Open after missing direct entry. The withdrawal comes just a day after Draper claimed he felt "physically really good" in a press conference.

"I've had an incredibly challenging 12 months, a lot of adversity, a lot of problem solving, a lot of pain, and trying to understand that and come through it," Draper said Sunday. He added he feels "much better than I ever have in the last year."

Draper first stepped away from the tour a year ago with the arm problem and has managed only a handful of tournaments since, with knee and shoulder issues also interrupting his comeback. Having missed the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, his chances at the last major of 2026 are now in serious doubt.