Wimbledon 2026: Why Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrawing reignites discussion about the demands placed on top players

British tennis players Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu have both withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 due to injury, reigniting debate about the physical demands placed on top tennis players. Draper had spoken out less than 24 hours before his withdrawal, describing the volume of player injuries as 'pretty worrying.' Canada's Denis Shapovalov also retired from his first-round match with a shoulder injury, highlighting a broader injury crisis in the sport.