British tennis player Jack Draper revealed Tuesday that former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray will be joining his support team for the upcoming grass court season, as the 24-year-old athlete makes coaching changes ahead of the prestigious tournament.
The announcement comes as Draper ends his working relationship with coach Jamie Delgado after a six-month partnership. Murray, who stepped away from professional tennis in 2024, recently concluded his own coaching arrangement with Novak Djokovic in May 2025.
Draper, who reached the U.S. Open semifinals, has faced a challenging year marked by various injuries and will be absent from the French Open due to persistent knee problems.
“I am very grateful for everything Jamie Delgado has done for me over these past six months. He is a world-class coach and a great man,” Draper expressed in a statement to British media outlets.
“In the interim, I will continue to be supported by the excellent team at the (Lawn Tennis Association), with the addition of Andy Murray, who will be supporting me throughout the grasscourt season,” he continued.
The young tennis player has yet to advance past the second round at Wimbledon during his career, and among his three ATP tournament victories, only one was achieved on grass courts.
While Draper did not detail Murray’s specific responsibilities within his team structure, media sources suggest the former champion may take on a coaching role.
