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Sports · 5 August 2026

Tearful Jack Draper loses at Canadian Open on injury comeback

Tearful Jack Draper loses at Canadian Open on injury comeback

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British tennis player Jack Draper cried on court during his first-round loss at the Canadian Open in Montreal. The 24-year-old was playing his first match since June after a persistent arm injury caused his world ranking to drop. He eventually lost 6-3 2-6 6-2 to France's Terence Atmane after experiencing renewed discomfort.

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