Andy Murray is returning to coaching to work with Jack Draper during the grass-court season. The former world number one will team up with Britain's most exciting current male player, as announced on Tuesday.
Murray had a six-month spell coaching his former rival Novak Djokovic between November 2024 and last May but has since been away from the sport, spending time with his family and on the golf course. The Scot recently indicated he was open to another coaching opportunity, and it has now emerged that he will join forces with Draper this summer.
Draper announced on Tuesday that he has parted ways with Jamie Delgado. "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. "In the interim, I will continue to be supported by the excellent team at the LTA, with the addition of Andy Murray, who will be supporting me throughout the grass court season."
While initially a short-term arrangement, the prospect of Murray coaching the man seen as his successor is hugely exciting for British tennis. Draper will hope the partnership helps him push back towards the top of the game after a frustrating period that has seen his ranking slip to 50.
In the world's top four last June, the 24-year-old has been dogged by injury, spending nearly eight months sidelined by an arm problem and now forced to miss the French Open due to a knee issue. Grass has so far been Draper's weakest surface, and he will hope the guidance of two-time Wimbledon champion Murray can help unlock his immense potential.
