Jack Draper was left visibly upset following his defeat to Terence Atmane at the Canadian Open in Montreal, after what appeared to be a recurrence of the British player’s long‑term arm injury on his return to competitive action. The match concluded with Draper unable to find his usual rhythm, and he was emotional as he left the court while medical staff attended to him.
The contest marked Draper’s return to the ATP hard‑court swing; however, his movement and shot-making were clearly affected at various stages of the match. Atmane progressed through to the next round, while officials and Draper’s team were seen consulting about the player’s fitness status after the final point. Tournament records list the result as a straight victory for Atmane.
Medical and coaching personnel will evaluate Draper’s condition in the immediate aftermath, with the player scheduled to undergo further assessment before any decisions are made about his participation in upcoming events. The Canadian Open, staged in Montreal this week, is part of the ATP Tour calendar and forms a key preparation block ahead of the US hard‑court season.
The match adds to ongoing attention around Draper’s availability and management of prior physical issues. Organisers confirmed they will continue to provide support and medical resources to competitors, and Draper’s camp is expected to issue an update outlining any short‑term plans or treatment once a full clinical appraisal has been completed. For now, the immediate focus for the British player will be recovery and a clear diagnosis of the arm problem that hampered his performance.
