Jack Draper has withdrawn from the Dubai Tennis Championships to “handle” his workload.
Draper, 23, introduced the choice to overlook the match, which begins on Monday, a day after losing to Andrey Rublev in three sets within the remaining of the Qatar Open in Doha.
Britain’s primary, who is ready to rise to twelfth on this planet rankings, has mentioned he’ll return for the BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open subsequent month.
Draper posted on X: “Sadly, I’ve made the choice to withdraw from Dubai Obligation Free.
“After an excellent week at Qatar Open Tennis, I am taking over board recommendation to prioritise my restoration and handle my physique after quite a few lengthy matches, and provides myself the very best likelihood of competing persistently all year long.
“I am gutted to not compete at such a tremendous occasion however will stay up for returning to competitors at BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open.”
Britain’s quantity 5 Dan Evans has been given a wildcard entry into the singles competitors and can face Karen Khachanov in Monday’s first spherical.