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Australian Open 2025: Why Jack Draper had to retire against Carlos Alcaraz

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British number one Jack Draper retires from Australian Open fourth round after struggling with a hip injury.

Draper, 23 , came into the first major of the season underprepared after his off-season was ruined by the injury.

The left-handed Englishman says hip injury flared up after a "week of pre-season " in December .

Draper has retired injured from eight Tour-level matches - including three at majors.

The 23-year-old is not worried about the long-term effects of the hip injury yet.

Draper has already decided to skip Britain 's Davis Cup tie in Japan on 31 January .

He plans to resume his season the following week at a ATP 500 event in Rotterdam .

Draper: "The key is having that consistent time where you're injury-free - having time to train, time to get your body right".

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