Former British No. 1 Jack Draper will not enter the US Open main draw directly and is instead set to qualify for the tournament, according to reports. The 2024 semi-finalist missed out on a place in the main draw, meaning he must compete in the qualifying process to earn a spot in the event’s singles draw. The coverage notes that Draper’s status as a former British top player and his prior run to the semi-finals last year do not guarantee entry for the current edition. As a result, his participation will depend on the outcome of qualifying matches rather than a direct acceptance into the main tournament. The reports do not provide additional details on the qualifying schedule, match opponents, or the specific mechanism that led to his omission, but they are consistent that he is required to play qualifying to reach the US Open proper.