Jack Draper retires injured in Japan Open quarter-final

Jack Draper faced an unfortunate setback during his quarter-final match at the Japan Open against Ugo Humbert. The match took place after Draper had recently achieved a significant milestone by reaching the semi-finals of the US Open. However, during the match, he struggled with an abdominal injury, which became apparent as he was serving while trailing 7-5, 2-1. This injury forced him to retire mid-game, shaking hands with Humbert, indicating his inability to continue. Draper had previously secured a notable victory over second seed Hubert Hurkacz in the earlier round, showcasing his potential in the tournament. Following this retirement, Humbert advanced to face Tomas Machac in the semi-finals. Draper, at just 22 years old, is now hoping to recover in time for the ATP Masters tournament in Shanghai, which is a significant event in the indoor season. His performance in Tokyo was seen as a chance to build on his recent success, but the injury has raised concerns about his fitness for upcoming competitions.