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Home Favorite Abruptly Withdraws From Wimbledon

Summary

British tennis player Jack Draper withdrew from Wimbledon due to a recurring injury in his left arm. He expressed disappointment because playing at Wimbledon is very important to British players. Dusan Lajovic will replace Draper in the tournament and play against Taylor Fritz.

Key Facts

  • Jack Draper is 24 years old and a British tennis player.
  • He withdrew from his first-round match at Wimbledon because of an arm injury.
  • Draper had previous problems with the same injury during the last 12 months.
  • He played only five ATP Tour tournaments this season due to the injury.
  • Draper recently reached the semi-finals at Eastbourne while coaching with Andy Murray.
  • Dusan Lajovic, known as a "lucky loser," will now take Draper's place.
  • Lajovic will face Taylor Fritz, the No. 6 seed in the tournament.
  • Draper had also withdrawn from the US Open due to the same injury last year.
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