Injured Draper withdraws on eve of another tournament
Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury.
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"These last months have felt like nothing but adversity and setbacks."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
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Former British number one Jack Draper withdraws from another event because of issues around his recurring long-term arm injury.
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