Jack Draper, the rising British tennis star, has decided to withdraw from the Dubai Tennis Championships to manage his physical workload following a tough three-set loss to Andrey Rublev at the Qatar Open. At just 23 years old, Draper’s decision comes as he aims to ensure his long-term competitiveness throughout the season, highlighting the importance of recovery. He plans to return for the BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open next month. Meanwhile, Dan Evans has received a wildcard entry for the tournament, set to face Khachanov in the first round.
Unfortunately, I have made the decision to withdraw from Dubai Duty Free. After a great week at Qatar Open Tennis, I'm taking on board advice to prioritise my recovery and manage my body after a number of long matches, and give myself the best chance of competing consistently throughout the year.
I'm gutted not to compete at such an amazing event but will look forward to returning to competition at BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open.
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