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Jack Draper’s comeback run Ends in Dubai

British number one Jack Draper’s return to competition ended in the last 16 of the Dubai Tennis Championships after a three-set defeat to Arthur Rinderknech.

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DUBAI, UAE, 25th February 2026. Action from the Round of 16 encounter between 4th seeded British Jack Draper & French Arthur Rinderknech at the ATP 500 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Credits: Faiz Khan/ Alamy Live News
DUBAI, UAE, 25th February 2026. Action from the Round of 16 encounter between 4th seeded British Jack Draper & French Arthur Rinderknech at the ATP 500 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Credits: Faiz Khan/ Alamy Live News. Picture: Alamy

By Camille Bidard

British number one Jack Draper’s comeback tournament has come to an end after he lost in the last 16 of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

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Draper was beaten in three sets by Arthur Rinderknech, bringing his run in the tournament to a close.

The match marked another step in his return to the tour following a lengthy absence.

He had previously missed six months of action due to an arm injury.

Dubai was part of his comeback campaign as he works his way back to full fitness and competitive rhythm.