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British No 1 Jack Draper has pulled out of this week’s UTS London Grand Final in a further delay to his return from injury.
The tournament on home soil was due to be his first since withdrawing from the US Open due to arm injury, but the 23-year-old pulled out on Monday.
Draper said in a statement: “I’ve been working hard to be back for UTS in London but frustratingly I’m just not quite ready.
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“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.”
Draper was replaced by Frenchman Ugo Humbert for the tournament which takes place at London’s Copper Box Arena from December 5-7.
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