Jack Draper withdraws from 2025 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Dubai, UAE – February 23, 2025: British No1 Jack Draper has withdrawn from this year’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships owing to an issue with his right adductor, tournament organisers have confirmed.

Draper, who will rise to a career high No. 12 when the new PIF ATP rankings are released on Monday, has opted to sit out of the ATP 500 event in Dubai on the grounds of medical advice – having recently reached the final of the Qatar Open where he lost to Andrey Rublev.

An official statement from the tournament organising committee read: “Unfortunately Jack Draper has had to withdraw from this year’s tournament. We were looking forward to him making his debut in Dubai. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him again in Dubai soon.”

“Unfortunately, I have made the decision to withdraw from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after a great week at the Qatar Open,” Draper explained. “I’m taking onboard advice to prioritise my recovery and manage my body after a number of long matches, to give myself the best chance of competing consistently throughout the year.

“I’m gutted not to be competing at such an amazing event like the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.”

The 33rd edition of the annual ATP event, which takes place from February 24 to March 1, is owned and organised by Dubai Duty Free, and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Tickets remain available to purchase online at www.dubaidutyfreetennischampionships.com.