How Andy Murray could help Jack Draper as part of his coaching team

Former Wimbledon champion joins Jack Draper’s coaching setup as the British number one looks to return from injury ahead of summer tournaments.

Jack Draper has added former world number one Andy Murray to his coaching team for the upcoming grass-court season. The move was confirmed alongside news that longtime coach Jamie Delgado will be leaving Draper’s camp.

The partnership comes at an important stage of Draper’s career, with the young Brit continuing his recovery from a knee issue that has disrupted much of his clay-court campaign. Murray, who retired after the 2024 Olympic Games and later spent time coaching Novak Djokovic, now brings his experience to one of Britain’s brightest talents.

Andy Murray could help develop Jack Draper’s backhand into a bigger weapon

Draper already possesses one of the more complete games on the ATP Tour, with a powerful serve, heavy forehand and strong defensive movement. However, his backhand remains an area many believe still has room for improvement.

Murray built much of his success around one of the best backhands of his generation, using it to transition quickly from defence into attack. Former coach Jamie Delgado recently suggested Draper could become far more aggressive with that shot when given time on the ball.

“I think his backhand’s obviously rock solid,” Delgado explained. “I think he can be a bit more offensive with that shot… Can he put guys in tougher situations? I think he can.”

With Murray now involved, Draper could gain valuable tactical guidance on how to turn his backhand into a more attacking tool during rallies, particularly on faster grass courts.

Murray’s injury experience may prove just as valuable as his tennis knowledge

One of the biggest challenges throughout Draper’s young career has been staying physically healthy. The Brit has dealt with repeated issues involving his knee, elbow, shoulder, hip and lower back over the last several seasons.

Most recently, Draper’s clay-court preparation was interrupted by a knee problem that affected his performances and ultimately forced him out of Rome.

Few players understand those struggles better than Murray, whose own career was heavily shaped by long-term hip injuries and major surgery in 2019. Beyond technical coaching, Murray’s experience dealing with rehabilitation, pressure and recovery could become one of the most important parts of his role inside Draper’s team.

The former Wimbledon champion also understands the mental demands placed on British players entering the grass-court season, especially with expectations rising around home tournaments. Murray previously admitted that Wimbledon brought him greater pressure than any other Grand Slam, but insisted he thrived under those conditions.

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