Jack Draper missed the Shanghai Masters for the second time due to a hand injury. Nowadays, many tennis players are more and more often publicly emphasizing how their busy schedule creates fatigue and pressure. It seems that Draper is one of those who sensed this, and at one point he realized that he had to take a break.
Last year's calendar caused frustration not only for Draper, but also for most tennis players. Namely, he withdrew from the tournament in Shanghai last year due to the preservation of his health, not because of an injury. At that moment, he sent a clear message to the press:
Not long after, he skipped the tournament in China and played in the Vienna Open. The British tennis player reached the quarterfinals, and it looked like he was well on his way to success.
However, the stress that occurred week after week created serious problems for him, and this is one of the reasons why he will not be present on the tennis courts until the end of the season.
Microtrauma due to excessive stress on the body
The injuries are mostly the result of overuse, although there are several factors that can influence their occurrence. The scans revealed a serious contusion of the humerus bone; microtrauma caused by constant repetition without sufficient rest.
This is also the best confirmation of the 23-year-old tennis player's words; that such a tight schedule can create major problems for mental and physical health.
In one of the posts, Draper emphasized that it is difficult for him to accept such a scenario, considering that he had a great foundation for success this season.Fans were equally disappointed, as Draper hinted that this could be a dream season.
However, earlier in his career he went through similar challenges and always came back stronger. It will certainly be interesting to follow his progress and see if he will return in the right style and win trophies in the coming years.
