Overview
- The US Open and ATP confirmed on August 27 that Draper pulled out, and he posted on X citing persistent arm discomfort.
- Zizou Bergs advances to the third round by walkover and is slated to face Gabriel Diallo or Jaume Munar next.
- Draper opened the tournament with a four-set win over qualifier Federico Agustin Gomez while serving conservatively.
- He arrived in New York without a match since Wimbledon due to bone stress and bone bruising in his left arm.
- The withdrawal ends a title defense of semifinal points from 2024 and complicates his push to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals.