Jack Draper’s return to competitive tennis ended in disappointment at the Canadian Open in Montreal, with the British player falling to Terence Atmane in straight sets. The match, which marked Draper’s first appearance since withdrawing from Wimbledon due to a left arm injury, concluded with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 defeat. The 24-year-old’s emotional struggle was evident during the contest, particularly in the third set when he became visibly tearful at a changeover.
Draper’s physical limitations were apparent throughout the encounter, with his serving velocity notably diminished as he appeared to manage discomfort in his injured arm. The setback raises significant questions about his fitness moving forward, particularly regarding his wild card entry at the Cincinnati Open beginning the following week and his status for the upcoming US Open. The British player had also withdrawn from the DC Open in Washington prior to his Canadian appearance.
Despite his struggles, the tournament saw other notable performances. Fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley advanced past French opponent Adrian Mannarino with a 7-4, 6-4 victory. Elsewhere, Australian Alex de Minaur progressed after defeating compatriot James Duckworth 6-2, 7-6, while American Frances Tiafoe secured a 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 win over Marin Cilic in just over two hours.
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