LONDON, June 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Jack Draper became the second leading British player to withdraw from Wimbledon as the former US Open semi-finalist followed Emma Raducanu out of the tournament.

Draper has suffered a recurrence of an arm injury and will not be able to face American sixth seed Taylor Fritz on Centre Court on Tuesday.

It is the latest fitness setback for the former world number four, who has played only a handful of tournaments this year.

Coached by former Grand Slam champion Andy Murray, the 24-year-old reached the semi-finals of the Wimbledon warm-up event at Eastbourne last week in his first tournament since April.

"There have been a lot of painful moments in the last 12 months but this one is definitely the absolute worst as there is no greater honour for a British player than playing at Wimbledon," Draper said.

Former US Open champion Raducanu pulled out late on Sunday after scans showed she had suffered a stress fracture in her right leg.

The 23-year-old, seeded 30th, was due to start her campaign on Monday against Croatia's Antonia Ruzic.