, external<\/span><\/a> Draper described the injury as one of the most “challenging” and “complex” of his career.<\/p>\nHe said the decision not to compete in the Australian Open, which begins on 18 January, had been “really, really tough”.<\/p>\n
Draper struggled with discomfort in the top part of his serving arm – his left – for several months, eventually shutting down his season after withdrawing from the US Open in August.<\/p>\n
It came after a successful first part of the year, with Draper reaching a career-high of fourth in the world in June and also securing a maiden Masters 1000 title with victory at Indian Wells in March.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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