British number one Jack Draper will miss the first event of the 2025 season with a hip injury but is “very positive” about competing at the Australian Open.
The 22-year-old cancelled a training camp with four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz in Spain this week because of a “little bit of a niggle”.
Draper says he has now been advised not to play for Great Britain in the United Cup team competition – starting against Argentina in Sydney on 30 December – and will also sit out the Davis Cup tie in Japan in late January.
The Australian Open starts in Melbourne on 12 January.
“As I work to get on top of my hip injury and get match fit, I have unfortunately been advised not to play in the United Cup,” he said in a message posted on his social media channels.
“While we are very positive about competing in the Australian Open this year, I know I won’t be able to jump straight into a packed schedule as I manage and strengthen my hip.
“I’m gutted as I was really looking forward to playing in the United Cup for the first time.”
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