Andy Murray has expressed strong support for Jack Draper, praising the young British tennis player’s impressive recovery and performance as the Wimbledon season approaches. Draper, who has faced multiple injuries that have dropped him to 113th in global rankings, is aiming for a full return to competitive play. Training at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre, Draper has been working on his fitness alongside Murray, who is assisting in an advisory role.
Murray has lauded Draper’s talent and development, noting that the 23-year-old’s game has exceeded expectations. Describing Draper’s tennis as “very strong” and “complete,” Murray is impressed by Draper’s rapid learning and increasing confidence as he trains consistently. Draper’s comeback plan includes competing at Eastbourne to regain match rhythm and enhance his durability for future tournaments.
While Murray is involved in Draper’s progress, he has clarified that his coaching commitments are flexible due to family obligations. Any ongoing partnership would need to accommodate both his professional duties and personal life, ensuring a balanced approach.
In other news at Queen’s Club, British wildcard Arthur Fery advanced to his first ATP quarter-final with a straight-sets win against Adrian Mannarino. Meanwhile, top seed Alex de Minaur maintained his strong performance, securing a comfortable victory over Dennis Shapovalov.