Andy Murray appointed coach for Jack Draper grass season

Former world number one Andy Murray has taken on a new coaching role, guiding compatriot Jack Draper through the grass-court season as the young British player prepares to return from a lengthy injury absence. Draper is scheduled to compete at the ATP 250 event in Eastbourne next week, marking his first match since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in April due to a shoulder problem.

Murray, who retired from professional tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics, began working with Draper last month at the LTA's National Tennis Centre. The arrangement came after Draper parted ways with his previous coach, Jamie Delgado. Murray has expressed strong confidence in Draper's readiness, stating the 24-year-old has been practicing on court most days in recent weeks and that his tennis is "bloody good."

The partnership is a significant test for both men. Draper's ranking has plummeted from a career-high of world number four last year to 113, primarily due to a series of injuries that have limited him to just nine matches in 2026. Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion known for his own successful comeback from major hip surgery, believes Draper is now emerging from his physical struggles....