Overview
- Draper withdrew from the Washington Open on the eve of the event because of recurring left‑arm soreness that traces back to a bone bruise first identified in May 2025.
- Tournament organisers awarded him main‑draw wildcards for the National Bank Open in Montreal and the Cincinnati Open, and he is slated to play Terence Atmane in Montreal's first round.
- The 24‑year‑old has added Sir Andy Murray to his coaching team and has described the injury as 'very complex', asking fans for patience as he follows a staged recovery plan.
- His ranking has fallen to around world No.147 after a roughly 143‑place drop over the past 12 months, and he has played only a handful of matches through 2026.
- The wildcards signal continued faith in Draper’s upside but also raise questions about awarding high‑value entries to a player with medical uncertainty, and his place at the US Open now depends on his results and fitness in Montreal and Cincinnati.