Jack Draper signs up for new event after joining forces with Emma Raducanu

Jack Draper will compete in the Macau Tennis Masters for the first time after enduring an injury-hit season. The 23-year-old hasn't played a competitive match since defeating Federico Agustin Gomez in the first round of the US Open.

Draper reached the fourth round at the Australian Open and the French Open earlier this year after reaching the US Open semi-finals last autumn. He also claimed the title at Indian Wells in March, before reaching the final of the Madrid Masters. But he suffered bone bruising during his defeat to Marin Cilic at Wimbledon and was forced to withdraw from the US Open ahead of his second-round match because of the same issue.

Draper will be desperate to get back to action ahead of the maiden Grand Slam of 2026 in January. And he will join a host of tennis stars at the third edition of the Macau Tennis Masters.

The tournament will be played over December 27 and December 28, with the likes of Mirra Andreeva and Jakub Mensik also set to feature.

Former Grand Slam champions Li Na and Conchita Martinez will lead two teams at the event, which is due to take place at the Macao Forum.

Draper will then team up with Emma Raducanu to represent Great Britain at the United Cup in January.

The fourth edition of the United Cup will get underway on Friday, January 2, with the event scheduled to be played in both Perth and Sydney.

Draper and Raducanu will then be eyeing silverware at the Australian Open later in January.

Ahead of the United Cup, Draper said: "I am excited to get back on court and compete in the United Cup, I'll be looking out for the draw to see if Team GB will play in Perth or Sydney. I haven't been to either, so it will be nice to compete in a brand new city in Australia."

And Raducanu explained: "I'm honoured to be able to make my United Cup debut in January. Being able to play for Team GB with my team-mates is a unique opportunity and week to enjoy.

"It's great to be able to experience a new format on the tour, represent my country and spend a couple extra weeks in Australia."

Draper climbed to No. 4 in the world rankings in the summer following an impressive run of form. He has now fallen to No. 11, but will be aiming to move up the pecking order once again when the 2026 tennis season gets underway.