Draper splits with longtime coach Trotman as Delgado named head coach

Jack Draper and longtime coach James Trotman have ended their four‑year working relationship, with Trotman stepping away from on‑tour duties to spend more time with his family. The split, confirmed in mid‑October, comes as Draper recovers from a left arm injury that curtailed his 2025 season and ahead of a planned return at a UTS event in London in December under a new head coach.

Trotman, 46, told reporters he made the decision after a period of physical and mental fatigue and that balancing the demands of top‑level coaching with family life had become increasingly difficult. "I need to start to get those energy levels back up and have a little bit more normality," he said, adding that he wants to be more present for his children. He said he is proud of what he and Draper achieved together and plans to continue supporting the player from the sidelines.

Under Trotman's guidance, Draper rose to the top tier of the men’s tour. The British left‑hander captured three ATP titles, including a breakthrough victory at the Indian Wells Masters earlier this year, reached the semifinal stage of the US Open in 2024, and achieved a career‑high ranking of world No. 4. Frequent absences...