Andy Murray has given a glowing endorsement of fellow British tennis player Jack Draper, commending the young athlete’s impressive recovery and high level of play as Wimbledon approaches. Draper, recovering from multiple injuries, has been steadily working on his fitness at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre. Despite dropping to No. 113 in the global rankings due to setbacks involving his knee, elbow, and shoulder, Draper is on track for a return to full competition.
Murray, who has been offering coaching advice to Draper, praised the 23-year-old’s talent and development. The tennis star noted Draper’s game as “very strong” and “complete,” expressing that Draper has exceeded his expectations with his ability to learn and grow quickly. Draper’s focus is now on regaining match rhythm and enhancing his endurance through tournaments, with Eastbourne marked as a key event in his comeback schedule.
While Murray supports Draper’s progress, his coaching role remains adaptable due to personal commitments. He emphasized the importance of balancing any coaching responsibilities with family life, indicating that any professional partnership would need to be flexible.
In other news from the tennis world, British wildcard Arthur Fery celebrated reaching his first ATP quarter-final at Queen’s Club after defeating Adrian Mannarino in straight sets. Meanwhile, top seed Alex de Minaur showcased his strong form with a convincing win over Dennis Shapovalov, continuing his successful run.