Draper to make long-awaited return in Davis Cup qualifier

The 24-year-old has not played since withdrawing from the US Open last August following his first-round match with an arm injury. Draper enjoyed the best year of his career in 2025 before the injury, climbing to fourth in the world rankings and winning the Indian Wells title. He returns on Thursday against a Norway side which may include three-time Grand Slam runner-up Casper Ruud. "I think last year definitely started off amazingly well," said Draper. "The second half was extremely challenging...