British tennis player Jack Draper made his highly anticipated return to competition at the Canadian Open in Montreal after more than two months away, following a shoulder injury that had cut short his 2025 season. Despite receiving a wildcard entry, Draper's comeback lasted only until the first round, where he lost to France's Terence Atmane 6-3, 2-6, 6-2. The loss underscores a difficult period for the 24-year-old, whose world ranking has plummeted from a career-high fourth to as low as 160th during a 12-month stretch of inactivity beginning at last August's US Open.

The match revealed the complexity of Draper's recovery, with the British player demonstrating flashes of the form that had previously elevated him to fourth in the rankings, particularly during a dominant second-set performance where he won 6-2. However, his physical condition appeared to deteriorate markedly during the third set, and the emotional weight of his lengthy injury clearly affected him as he became visibly upset and tearful during the match. The first-round exit now casts doubt on his participation in remaining summer tournaments, including the upcoming US Open that begins later this month.