Jack Draper's emotional distress was palpable as he struggled with a resurgent arm injury during his loss to Terence Atmane at the Canadian Open. The British player, competing in only his sixth tournament of the year, was overcome with emotion as his performance waned in the decisive set.
Despite a strong showing in the second set, Draper's serve and groundstroke power significantly diminished, prompting an emotional outburst during a changeover. Draper, who achieved a career-high ranking of No 4 in June 2025, has been hampered by a bone bruise in his left arm since then. His participation in upcoming tournaments, including the Cincinnati Open and the US Open, is now uncertain.
In a post-match commentary, Sky Sports pundit Annabel Croft expressed her concern for Draper, stating that his emotional reaction was 'very upsetting' and suggested that the arm injury might have resurfaced. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right wrist injury, casting doubt on his ability to defend his US Open title.