Draper’s US Open Hopes Uncertain After Tearful Comeback Exit
Draper, who returned after a left-arm injury, lost 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 and now faces doubt over his Cincinnati Open and US Open plans.
- Briton Jack Draper broke down in tears during his Canadian Open match against Terence Atmane, losing 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 in his first competitive appearance since Wimbledon.
- A recurring bruised bone in his left arm has sidelined Draper over the past year, forcing withdrawals from the French Open and Wimbledon among other tournaments.
- Wiping away tears during a changeover between games five and six, Draper showcased the talent that took him to a career-high ranking of four last June before collapsing in the third set.
- Commentator Kevin Skinner said, "The pain, whether its physical, emotional, or a combination of the two, starting to leak out now," assessing the toll of Draper's injury struggle.
- His participation in next week's Cincinnati Open and the Open beginning later this month remains uncertain, with mixed doubles partner American Jessica Pegula expressing concern about the Briton's condition.
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Jack Draper has returned to the court after his long injury break. However, the comeback in Montreal ended less pleasantly.
The crash continues: Brit Jack Draper had to beat the Frenchman Terence Atmane with 3:6, 6:2 and 2:6 at the Masters in Montreal. Already during the game, the 24-year-old tears ran across the cheeks. About a year ago, Jack Draper was still in fourth place in the ATP world rankings, now the British tennis hope is only 143th. In Montreal, the first round defeat gave the next arduous setback. "Very complex, injuryIn the recent past, Draper had to st…
Jack Draper breaks down in tears during Canadian Open defeat as injury nightmare continues
Jack Draper's miserable injury battle took another heartbreaking turn on Tuesday night as the British star was reduced to tears during a first-round exit at the Canadian Open.The former world No 4 suffered a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 defeat to France's Terence Atmane, but the result was overshadowed by an emotional moment late in the deciding set that reignited concerns over the 24-year-old's long-term fitness.With Atmane leading 4-1 in the third set, Drape…
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