Overview
- Draper lost his Canadian Open opener to Térence Atmane 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 and was seen crying during a changeover in the third set, with commentators describing the scenes as visibly distressing.
- Match footage and reporting showed a marked drop in serve speed and power in the decider, symptoms consistent with a recurring bone bruise in his left (serving) arm that first surfaced at the 2025 US Open.
- The defeat raises immediate uncertainty over Draper’s planned wildcard entries for next week’s Cincinnati Masters and the US Open, and his camp said his participation will depend on rapid medical assessment and short-term recovery choices.
- Sir Andy Murray joined Draper’s coaching team in May but Montreal was only the second event they have worked together, and Draper has played roughly half a dozen tournaments this year as his ranking fell from a career‑high No.4 to well outside the top 100.
- Beyond the physical setback, the visible emotional breakdown highlights the mental toll of a prolonged injury cycle and has renewed debate about using limited wildcards for players who may not be fit to compete.