Top Brit Draper Withdraws from Monte-Carlo Masters

The 24-year-old is taking a cautious approach to the start of the clay court season.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:22pm

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British tennis star Jack Draper has announced he will not participate in the upcoming 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters. Draper, currently ranked World No. 25, plans to continue training in London and focus on building his fitness and game ahead of the summer months. The 24-year-old missed most of the second half of the 2025 season due to a complex bone bruising injury in his left serving arm.

Why it matters

Draper's withdrawal from the Monte-Carlo Masters is part of his cautious approach to the start of the clay court season, as he looks to avoid further injury and continue his comeback. As one of Britain's top players, Draper's performance on clay will be closely watched by fans and the media.

The details

Draper lost to American Reilly Opelka in his opening match at the Miami Open on March 20. While he said he was "feeling good" physically after the loss, Draper emphasized the importance of patience at the beginning of the marathon ATP season. Draper missed most of the second half of the 2025 season after sustaining a "complex" and long-term bone bruising injury in his left serving arm.

  • Draper withdrew from the Monte-Carlo Masters on March 31, 2026.
  • The Monte-Carlo Masters runs from April 5-12, 2026.
  • Draper plans to return in time for the Barcelona Open, which is held from April 13-19, 2026.

The players

Jack Draper

A 24-year-old British tennis player who is currently ranked World No. 25. Draper missed most of the second half of the 2025 season due to a complex bone bruising injury in his left serving arm.

Reilly Opelka

An American tennis player who defeated Draper in the opening round of the 2026 Miami Open.

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What they’re saying

“I don't see why I can't be really effective on this surface.”

— Jack Draper

What’s next

Draper plans to return in time for the Barcelona Open, which is an ATP 500 event held from April 13-19, 2026.

The takeaway

Draper's cautious approach to the start of the clay court season highlights the importance of player health and fitness, especially for rising stars like Draper who are looking to build on their success and avoid further injury setbacks.