Andy Murray returns to tennis as Jack Draper’s coach.

Andy Murray surprises the tennis world once again by accepting the challenge of coaching Jack Draper, in a partnership that promises to shake up the British circuit on the eve of Wimbledon. The Scot, a living legend of tennis and three-time Grand Slam winner, was determined to step away from the frantic pace of the professional circuit after retirement, but the opportunity to collaborate with Draper proved irresistible—especially due to their geographical proximity and the promise of not sacrificing his family life.

The announcement was recently confirmed, with Murray taking a key role in preparing Draper for the British grass season. The former world number one, who had previously experienced the coaching role alongside Novak Djokovic in 2025, explained to The Guardian: “I get along very well with Jack and wanted to help him when he asked me. But I was very clear about what I can and cannot do. I don’t want to be traveling every week during the season, so there are very few coaching positions where I could collaborate. The fact that he lives 30 minutes from me allows us to spend much more time together than with a player from Spain or the United States: it simply wouldn’t work, and I wouldn’t feel that I could really help him.”


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Murray also acknowledged that Draper has “excellent tennis,” but emphasized the physical challenges the young British player has faced: “He had many problems last year with injuries. I think he is starting to recover now. The next step is to get back on court, play a series of tournaments, accumulate weeks of competition, and regain confidence in his body.” This testimony reflects Murray’s pragmatic and honest approach at a crucial moment in Draper’s career.

The importance of this collaboration goes far beyond a simple technical partnership. Murray is the only Briton to have endured, for nearly two decades, the tremendous pressure of competing at Wimbledon with the eyes of a nation upon him. He won the tournament in 2013 and again in 2016, as well as the Olympic gold in 2012, achievements that have made him an absolute reference for any British player. Murray’s experience will be crucial for Draper, who is looking to relaunch his career after a period marked by injuries and prolonged absences.

Murray himself made it clear from the outset that he wanted to set boundaries, completely rejecting the idea of returning to the grueling ATP tour schedule. “I want to be a present father, take the kids to school and pick them up. So I would only accept a commitment like this, localized, focused on the British circuit,” clarified the Scot. This personalized approach, restricted to the grass season, has given Draper privileged access to one of the greatest strategists in world tennis, without forcing Murray back into the life of airports and hotels that he so wished to leave behind.

For Draper, the proposal was irresistible: even a part-time Andy Murray, focused on grass, represents an unparalleled asset. However, the young Briton still faces serious obstacles in his return. After being forced to withdraw from the only clay court match he played this season in Barcelona due to a right knee tendon injury, Draper was compelled to pull out of the Queen’s Club Championships, where he had reached the semi-finals last year. His return may only happen at the Eastbourne Open, scheduled for June 22 to 27, before Wimbledon begins on June 29.

The cautious management of the calendar and medical advice prevented Draper from hastening his return after he also missed Roland Garros. His career has been marked by interruptions, including a nearly year-long break due to an arm injury after Wimbledon 2025. Despite this, the Brit made a promising comeback by reaching the quarter-finals of Indian Wells, even eliminating Novak Djokovic, but consistency continues to elude him, and his world ranking has dropped out of the top 100 after being as high as fourth last summer.

The bet on Murray is clear: Draper has put an end to his collaboration with Jamie Delgado and is channeling all efforts into refining his game on British grass. The success of this partnership will now depend on Draper’s knee’s physical response and the duo’s ability to capitalize on Murray’s experience and know-how, especially on the biggest stage in British tennis.

With Eastbourne and Wimbledon on the horizon, all attention will be focused on Draper’s physical condition and Murray’s influence behind the scenes. If his body holds up, this collaboration could be the decisive boost to bring Jack Draper back to the top of world tennis — and, who knows, add another glorious chapter to Andy Murray’s already legendary saga in British sport.

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