This time, though, Draper made it on to court, appearing initially nervous - but without the compression sleeve that supported him through recent appearances. Having failed to break Atmane as the Frenchman won the first set 6-3, Draper began to show glimpses of the glittering 2025 form which earned his number four ranking last June. In the second set, the Montreal crowd whooped as Draper executed a powerful cross-court forehand on course to a dominant 6-2 set win. He looked primed for a comeback victory but a different, depleted Draper returned for the third set, surrendering the opening game having led 40-15. Draper has a wildcard entry to the Cincinnati Open, which starts next week, but the incident puts his involvement in doubt, and that of the US Open which begins on 23 August.