Jack Draper makes winning return to tennis after seven-month injury lay-off

6 Feb 2026 • 4:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • British tennis player Jack Draper made a successful return to competitive tennis after a seven-month injury lay-off.
  • Draper secured a comfortable 6-2 6-2 victory over Norway’s Viktor Durasovic in the Davis Cup in Oslo.
  • His recovery from a complex 'bone bruising' injury in his left arm led him to miss the Australian Open and intentionally step back from watching tennis.
  • Cameron Norrie also contributed to Great Britain's lead, winning his match 6-4 6-4 against Nicolai Budkov Kjaer.
  • Great Britain now holds a 2-0 lead against Norway in the Davis Cup qualifying round, with the opportunity to secure the tie in Friday's doubles match.

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