Jack Draper loses to Terence Atmane at Canadian Open after injuries
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Jack Draper faced Terence Atmane in the first round of the Canadian Open on August 4, 2026. Draper lost the match 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, breaking down in tears during a third set marred by discomfort from recurring injury issues. This marked Draper’s first appearance since June after a string of injuries caused his ranking to drop significantly. Despite showing promise in the second set, Draper's performance faltered in the final set, leading to his emotional reaction on court. The defeat raises concerns about his participation in upcoming events, including the Cincinnati Open and the US Open.
- •Draper returned to the court after injuries sidelined him since June
- •Lost to Atmane after winning the second set
- •His ranking fell from fourth to 160th due to injuries
- •Draper showed flashes of his 2025 form during the match
- •Uncertainty surrounds his entry to the Cincinnati Open and US Open
- 11:46 AMESPN Tennis — Jack Draper in tears as comeback ends in defeat
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Draper tearful as comeback match ends in defeat at Canadian Open
- 10:34 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tearful Jack Draper loses on comeback from injury at Canadian Open
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Tearful Draper struggles during comeback defeat
- 10:08 PMBBC Sport — Tearful Draper struggles during comeback defeat
"Briton withdrew from Wimbledon with bruised bone Draper in tears during 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 loss to Térence Atmane Jack Draper was in tears during a first-round comeback defeat by Térence Atmane at the Canadian Open. The Briton was competing for the first time since pulling out of Wimbledon with a recurrence of a bruised bone in his left arm, and was beaten 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in Montreal. Continue reading...
"Jack Draper was in tears during his comeback match at the Canadian Open en route to losing to Terence Atmane. The Briton was playing his first match since pulling out of Wimbledon with a recurrence of a bruised bone in his left arm but was beaten 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in Montreal.
"Jack Draper breaks down in tears midway through his return to the court after long-term injury difficulties as he suffers a first-round exit at the Canadian Open.
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External links- ESPN TennisAug 5, 2026, 11:46 AMJack Draper in tears as comeback ends in defeat
Jack Draper was in tears during his comeback match at the Canadian Open en route to losing to Terence Atmane.
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:48 AMDraper tearful as comeback match ends in defeat at Canadian Open
Jack Draper was in tears during his comeback match at the Canadian Open en route to losing to Terence Atmane. The Briton was playing his first match since pulling out of Wimbledon with a recurrence of a bruised bone in his left arm but was beaten 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in Montreal.
- The Guardian SportAug 4, 2026, 10:34 PMTearful Jack Draper loses on comeback from injury at Canadian Open
Briton withdrew from Wimbledon with bruised bone Draper in tears during 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 loss to Térence Atmane Jack Draper was in tears during a first-round comeback defeat by Térence Atmane at the Canadian Open. The Briton was competing for the first time since pulling out of Wimbledon with a recurrence of a bruised bone in his left arm, and was beaten 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in Montreal. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 10:08 PMTearful Draper struggles during comeback defeat
Jack Draper breaks down in tears midway through his return to the court after long-term injury difficulties as he suffers a first-round exit at the Canadian Open.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 10:08 PMTearful Draper struggles during comeback defeat
Jack Draper breaks down in tears midway through his return to the court after long-term injury difficulties as he suffers a first-round exit at the Canadian Open.
- Sky Sports—Draper in tears amid injury concern during defeat in Montreal
Jack Draper was in tears during a loss to Terence Atmane as the Brit's long-term arm injury appeared to hamper on him on his return to action in Montreal.
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