Andy Murray to coach Jack Draper at Wimbledon
Andy Murray is set to make his return to tennis this summer as part of Jack Draper’s coaching setup for the grass-court season, reports BritPanorama.
The two-time Wimbledon champion will be in Draper’s corner at the All England Club, marking Murray’s first time coaching at the tournament where he lifted the trophy in 2013 and 2016. This appointment comes after Draper parted ways with Jamie Delgado, who had been working with the 24-year-old since last October.
“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 said.
Draper’s partnership with Murray comes at a challenging time for the British number two, who has been battling through a frustrating spell of injuries. A knee problem picked up at the Barcelona Open in April has forced him to sit out the entire clay-court swing, including Roland-Garros later this month.
It’s been a tough 12 months for the left-hander, who spent nearly eight months on the sidelines with a bone bruise to his serving arm before this latest setback. His ranking has tumbled dramatically as a result – from world number four last June all the way down to 50th.
Murray’s only previous coaching experience came during a six-month spell with Novak Djokovic, which ran from November 2024 until last May. The 38-year-old Scot helped guide his former rival to the semi-finals at the Australian Open, including a memorable victory over Carlos Alcaraz along the way.
Since parting ways with Djokovic by mutual consent, Murray has stayed away from the tour, spending time with his family and on the golf course. He said recently that he’d be open to another coaching role if the right opportunity came along – and working with Britain’s most exciting male prospect clearly fits the bill.
The pair are targeting the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club on 15 June for their first outing together – a tournament Murray won a record five times during his playing days. Wimbledon then gets underway on 29 June, giving Draper a fortnight to fine-tune his game on the lawns of west London, where he has struggled to advance past the second round despite showcasing a powerful serve and neat net play.
Having one of the finest grass-court players of the past two decades in his corner could be exactly what Draper needs to unlock his potential. As the summer sun beckons, both players find themselves at a crossroads: for Draper, the chance to reinvigorate his career under the guidance of a legend; for Murray, a renewed sense of purpose amid the complexities of guiding the next generation.
