Wimbledon 2026: Jack Draper follows Raducanu in late withdrawal as British tennis suffers day one annihilation
Wimbledon's opening day proved disastrous for Britain, with both Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper withdrawing due to injuries. The nation's hopes were further dashed as all ten British players competing on Monday suffered defeats, including seeded Cam Norrie. This mass exodus has left the tournament without its brightest home stars, marking a grim start for local talent.
Wimbledon's opening day proved disastrous for Britain, with both Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper withdrawing due to injuries. The nation's hopes were further dashed as all ten British players competing on Monday suffered defeats, including seeded Cam Norrie. This mass exodus has left the tournament without its brightest home stars, marking a grim start for local talent.
