Well, well, well. Just when you thought the US Open couldn’t get any more dramatic, here comes Jack Draper serving up a withdrawal that’s got tennis fans wondering if the tennis gods have a particularly twisted sense of humor. He hoped to repeat his US Open performance from last year, where he made the semifinals. However, when your body thinks otherwise, you can only throw in the towel.

What Happened to Draper at the US Open?

The British left-hander, who was seeded fifth this year and made it all the way to the semifinals in 2024, decided his arm had other plans for the tournament. Draper officially withdrew from the US Open on Wednesday, citing a bone bruise in his upper arm that was causing too much discomfort to continue competing at the highest level.

Now, before we start throwin

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