Jack Draper was left in tears following his defeat to Terence Atmane at the Canadian Open in Montreal, with the British player’s long-standing arm injury appearing to resurface and affect his play on his return to competitive action. Draper, who had been absent from regular tour events while managing the condition, showed visible discomfort during the match and was emotional as he left the court after the loss.
The straight facts of the match are clear: Atmane advanced and Draper did not progress, while observers noted that Draper’s range of motion and serve rhythm seemed compromised compared with his prior outings. Tournament footage captured the moment Draper reacted with tears courtside, and his body language prompted immediate concern among onlookers and members of his team. The match took place on the hard courts in Montreal, where the event alternates annual host cities between Montreal and Toronto.
No official medical diagnosis was released during the immediate aftermath of the match. Tournament officials and Draper’s camp had not provided a formal update on the nature or severity of the arm issue by the time coverage concluded, leaving the precise implications for Draper’s upcoming schedule unclear. Draper has previously managed arm-related problems that have interrupted his participation at tour events, and this showing revived public attention on his health status.
Terence Atmane progresses in the draw and will continue in the tournament, while the focus for the defeated player will be on assessment and recovery. The Canadian Open remains an important hard-court stop ahead of the North American swing, and medical teams typically perform further evaluation on players who display pain or restricted movement during matches. For now, there is no confirmed timetable for Draper to return to competition following this defeat, and observers await any official statements from his representatives or the tournament regarding his condition.
