Draper withdraws from Victorian Plumbing UTS London, replaced by Humbert
Jack Draper has been forced to withdraw from this week’s Victorian Plumbing UTS
London Grand Final, which gets underway on Friday.
He will be replaced in Group B by last year’s semi-finalist in London Ugo Humbert.
British No.1 Draper has not played since the US Open due to an arm injury and has
been advised to continue his rest and rehabilitation.
Draper has made the following statement to fans:
“Hi guys. I’ve been working hard to be back for UTS in London but frustratingly I’m
just not quite ready. It’s a tough call as at this point I want nothing more than to get
out there and compete but I’ve been advised to take more time. I’m sorry to let
down fans and miss out on this event.”
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The field for the Victorian Plumbing UTS London Grand Final, led by defending
champion and World No.7 Alex De Minaur, remains one of the strongest in UTS
history.
All eight players competing at the Copper Box Arena, including Humbert, have been
ranked inside the World’s Top 20. The Frenchman has a career high ranking of 13
and owns seven career ATP titles.
Humbert will face tough competition from De Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Tomas
Machac, Casper Ruud, Francisco Cerundolo, David Goffin and Adrian Mannarino.
Between them they own 53 ATP Tour titles and 8 UTS Tour titles.
Play gets underway at 5pm on Friday with the unique UTS All Star Game before all
eight players take to the court for a packed evening of entertainment and world
class sport.Saturday’s busy daytime and evening sessions will also feature all eight players as
they compete to make Sunday’s semis and then final.
UTS’s world class line-up will be competing for a total purse of £1,394,000 in prize
money as well as the prestigious UTS Lightning Bolt trophy.
Click here for the draw and Order of Play for Friday and Saturday sessions.
Last tickets on sale here.
