{"id":2066216,"date":"2026-07-28T20:00:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2066216"},"modified":"2026-07-28T20:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:00:54","slug":"boris-becker-left-confused-by-jack-drapers-latest-withdrawal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2066216","title":{"rendered":"Boris Becker left confused by Jack Draper&#8217;s latest withdrawal"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"ps-article-content rounded-lg lg:mt-5 lg:border lg:border-card lg:bg-card lg:shadow-primary\">\n<header>\n<h1 class=\"py-4 text-xl font-normal text-title sm:text-2xl\">Boris Becker left confused by Jack Draper\u2019s latest withdrawal<\/h1>\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/liam-mcmillen\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Liam 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                <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/jack-draper\">Jack Draper<\/a>\u2019s season of misery continued as he was forced out of the Washington Open at the last-minute due to injury.<\/p>\n<p>Draper has been riddled with injury throughout the past season, due to a combination of bone bruising on his arm and a knee injury suffered during the clay court swing.<\/p>\n<p>Confirming the news that he would not be playing in Washington, Draper wrote on Instagram: \u201c\u201cThese last months have felt like nothing but adversity and setbacks. Most days I\u2019ve spent in doubt, yet hopeful that I can keep taking positive steps forward and finding ways to progress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn days off, I reflect, and I\u2019m only grateful for the struggle and what it\u2019s teaching me. Finding acceptance and being patient with the process has been my biggest challenge, but I know I\u2019m getting closer to where I want to be!!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVery lucky to have such amazing people to help guide me through this storm, and so with that\u2026 we keep persevering. Thank you for all the support and love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/jack-draper\">Draper\u2019s<\/a> withdrawal has hit the tennis world hard, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Boris-Becker\">Boris Becker<\/a> has been befuddled by the timing from the British star.<\/p>\n<h2>More Jack Draper news<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/atp-washington-open-withdrawals-jack-draper\">ATP Washington Open withdrawals: Jack Draper\u2019s withdrawal brings the total to 12<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/jack-draper-injury-comeback-usopen-wildcard\">New US Open chief urged to be \u2018a smart guy\u2019 before making Jack Draper decision<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Taking to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TheBorisBecker\/status\/2082054404451004808?s=20\" target=\"_blank\">social media<\/a>, the multi time Grand Slam champion said: \u201cWhy does he often pull out day before the tournament\u2026? He seemed to have good practice session with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/ben-shelton\">Shelton<\/a> only yesterday!?!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Draper defeated Shelton 6-1 in a practice set ahead of the Washington Open and he even reignited his working relationship with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/andy-murray\">Andy Murray<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/ATP-Tour\">ATP<\/a> 500 event.<\/p>\n<p>The British star looked to be moving in the right direction, but he\u2019s been hit by another stumbling block.<\/p>\n<p>Becker is right about Draper\u2019s ability to pull out of events at the last-minute. He has done so several times throughout the 2026 season, including at Wimbledon last month.<\/p>\n<p>It was particularly sting for the Washington Open organisers too, as they had awarded Draper a wildcard for the event, which will no go empty handed.<\/p>\n<p>According to tennis journalist, Ben Rothenberg, the Washington Open had \u201clots of other high-profile wild card requests\u201d but opted to give it to Draper instead.<\/p>\n<p>Draper\u2019s next tournament is now expected to be the Brownsburg\u00a0Challenger. which is set to take place from August 10th to 16th.<\/p>\n<p>It is currently unclear if he will continue with Murray as a coach, but what is more important right now is Draper getting into the right shape to return to the court.<\/p>\n<p>Draper has played just five tournaments all year, as well as appearing for Great Britain in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tag\/Davis-Cup\">Davis Cup<\/a> tie against Norway at the beginning of the year.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boris Becker left confused by Jack Draper\u2019s latest withdrawal Liam McMillen 28 Jul 2026 9:00 PM Jack Draper speaks at a press conference Jack Draper\u2019s season of misery continued as he was forced out of the Washington Open at the last-minute due to injury. 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