Andy Murray will make his return to tennis as part of Jack Draper's interim coaching team during the grass-court season, as Draper begins his comeback from a recent knee injury. The two-time Wimbledon champion will support the British No. 2 throughout the grass-court campaign.
Draper Parts Ways with Jamie Delgado
Draper has parted ways with Jamie Delgado after working together for six months. The pair linked up at only four ATP tournaments this year due to Draper's injuries over the past month. "I am very grateful for everything Jamie Delgado has done for me over these past six months," said Draper in a statement. "He is a world-class coach and a great man. In the interim, I will continue to be supported by the excellent team at the LTA, with the addition of Andy Murray, who will be supporting me throughout the grass-court season."
Draper's Injury Woes
Having reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4 last season, Draper has endured a difficult 12 months because of a series of significant injuries. After returning from a bone bruise to his playing arm that forced him off the tour for around seven months, the 24-year-old suffered a knee injury in April at the Barcelona Open. This injury has caused him to withdraw from the entire clay-court season, including the French Open. He is scheduled to return at the start of the grass-court season.
Wimbledon Prospects
Draper has never previously reached further than the second round at Wimbledon. Murray, who won the men's singles title in 2013 and 2016, will bring his vast experience to Draper's team. This will be Murray's second coaching job since retiring from professional tennis in 2024. He enjoyed a highly publicised six-month stint with Novak Djokovic, his biggest rival during his playing career, in the first half of last year.
Draper's decision to bring Murray on board highlights his ambition to make a deep run at Wimbledon this year. The grass-court season begins in June, with Wimbledon starting in early July. Fans will be eager to see how the partnership unfolds.
