Jack Draper says having Andy Murray as his new coach has been a game-changer as he prepares to step back onto the court following a lengthy injury absence.
The British tennis player, who climbed to a career-best world ranking of number four in 2025, has been away from competition since April. He withdrew from the Queen’s Club tournament but is scheduled to return to action at Eastbourne on Monday.
Draper, 24, brought Murray onto his coaching staff last month. He credits the former world number one’s extensive experience dealing with injuries and setbacks as what makes him uniquely suited for the role.
“Andy obviously has been through so much in his career – many setbacks, many injuries, many adversities, but he always came through them,” Draper said in an interview published on the Lawn Tennis Association’s website on Saturday.
“He was incredibly good at coming back and showing what he’s all about.”
“Having him in my corner has been great from that aspect as well. It’s nice that he believes in my tennis and it’s about the progress.”
Draper described the two-time Wimbledon champion’s guidance as “amazing support” during his recovery period.
His first match back will be against American fifth seed Brandon Nakashima at Eastbourne, which serves as a warm-up event ahead of Wimbledon. The third Grand Slam of the year is scheduled to run from June 29 through July 12.
