Andy Murray has expressed strong support for Jack Draper, a promising British tennis talent, as Draper gears up for the Wimbledon season. Murray commended Draper’s recovery from fitness challenges, describing his current tennis performance as “bloody good.” Draper, aiming to make a full competitive return, has been diligently training at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre, working to regain his form after a series of injury setbacks left him ranked No. 113 in the world.
While training alongside Draper, Murray has assumed an advisory coaching role, observing the 23-year-old’s steady progress in recovering from knee, elbow, and shoulder issues. Murray lauded Draper’s skill and improvement, noting that his game has surpassed expectations with its strength and completeness. He also highlighted Draper’s quick learning ability and increasing confidence as he resumes regular training sessions.
As part of his comeback trail, Draper plans to participate in the Eastbourne tournament. The focus is on restoring his match rhythm and enhancing his endurance across competitions. Meanwhile, Murray has made it clear that his coaching role with Draper is adaptable, acknowledging that family duties necessitate a flexible approach. He stressed that any coaching arrangement must harmonize with his personal commitments.
In other developments at Queen’s Club, British wildcard Arthur Fery achieved a milestone by reaching his first ATP quarter-final, securing a straight-sets victory over Adrian Mannarino. Additionally, top seed Alex de Minaur maintained his strong performance, comfortably defeating Dennis Shapovalov.