Andy Murray has expressed his admiration for Jack Draper, a promising talent in British tennis, lauding his recovery from injuries and commending his impressive level of play as the Wimbledon season approaches. Draper, aiming for a strong return to competitive tennis, has been under the watchful eye of Murray at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre. Despite a drop to No. 113 in the world rankings due to various injuries, including issues with his knee, elbow, and shoulder, the 23-year-old is reportedly regaining his fitness.
Working in an advisory role, Murray has been closely involved in Draper’s training regimen. He highlighted that Draper’s tennis skills have exceeded his expectations, describing his game as “very strong” and “complete.” Noting Draper’s ability to absorb lessons quickly, Murray pointed out the young player’s increasing confidence as he resumes regular training sessions. Draper is gearing up for competition at Eastbourne, with a focus on restoring his match rhythm and enhancing his stamina for upcoming tournaments.
While Murray is committed to supporting Draper’s development, he has clarified that his coaching role will remain adaptable to accommodate his family obligations. He stated that any formal coaching arrangement would need to find a balance between his professional duties and personal life.
Apart from Draper and Murray’s collaboration, British tennis has seen other promising developments. At Queen’s Club, British wildcard Arthur Fery achieved a career milestone by reaching his first ATP quarter-final, following a straight-sets victory over Adrian Mannarino. Meanwhile, top-seeded Alex de Minaur maintained his excellent form, securing a straightforward win against Dennis Shapovalov.