Draper decides not to play again this season
Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.
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Notable Quotes
"I am taking this time to reset and heal so when I return I am 100% ready to go."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"Tennis is my purpose and passion and so when I step back on court I want to make sure that there's nothing holding me back from where I want to go."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"Last summer, all the dedication and work I had put into this sport was coming together."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
"Managing so much change, adversity and pain has helped me to grow massively in many areas of my life but has also made me feel a level of fatigue."
— Jack Draper , Athlete
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LTA coach who helped Jack Draper during the summer.
Andy Murray is a British professional tennis player and multiple Grand Slam champion.
Jack Draper is a British tennis player who has gained attention for his rise in rankings and recent injury recovery.
LTA coach who assisted Jack Draper in his rise to the top five.
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Former world number four Jack Draper will not play again this season, but says he is aiming to return to the tour at the start of next year.
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