Australian Open: Injured Jack Draper hopes to be fit for Melbourne
Draper rises to No. 15 in the world after winning ATP titles in Stuttgart and Vienna and reaching the U.S. Open semifinals A breakout season is coming in 2024.
He will now spend Christmas in the UK before flying to Melbourne at the end of the month. He is not expected to play in any events before the Australian Open.
“We have made the difficult decision together with (captain) Leon (Smith) to sit me out of the upcoming Davis Cup matches in Japan to give me the opportunity to complete my rehab and strengthen my hip after the Australian Open. training,” he added.
That could open the door for 23-year-old Jacob Fearnley to make his Davis Cup debut in his first full season on tour.
In Draper’s absence, Fearnley – ranked 99th in the world Rapid rise in ATP rankings This year – will become the second-ranked British singles player.
World No. 49 Cameron Norrie could also return to the national team after missing Team GB’s round-robin tournament in September. Unable to get seat Knockout stage in November.
