Is amount of pre-Wimbledon injuries a worry?
Jack Draper says the amount of injured leading players is "pretty worrying" as he prepares to make his Grand Slam comeback at Wimbledon.
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"I think the state of men's tennis is pretty worrying right now."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"I think it's a really important topic. I hope that as time goes on things do change."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"Having him around helps a lot. Him just being here, being in my presence, not just now, but the last few weeks, has really helped my confidence."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
Key People
Andy Murray is a British professional tennis player and multiple Grand Slam champion.
Arthur Fils is a young French tennis player hampered by injuries due to workload.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Jack Draper is a British tennis player who has gained attention for his rise in rankings and recent injury recovery.
Joao Fonseca is a French Open quarter-finalist who withdrew from Wimbledon warm-up events.
Italian tennis player and semi-finalist at the 2024 Wimbledon.
Rafael Jodar is a French Open quarter-finalist who withdrew from Wimbledon warm-up events.
Taylor Fritz is an American professional tennis player.
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Jack Draper says the amount of injured leading players is "pretty worrying" as he prepares to make his Grand Slam comeback at Wimbledon.
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