Andy Murray has expressed strong support for Jack Draper, a promising talent in British tennis, highlighting Draper’s impressive recovery and commendable level of play as the Wimbledon season approaches. Murray is optimistic about Draper’s progress as he sets his sights on returning to full form in time for Wimbledon.
Despite a drop to No. 113 in the world rankings caused by various injuries, Draper has been diligently training at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre. Murray, acting in an advisory coaching capacity, has noted the 23-year-old’s steady improvement in fitness after dealing with knee, elbow, and shoulder issues. He lauded Draper’s overall talent and development, noting that Draper has exceeded his expectations with his strong and complete game.
Murray emphasized Draper’s quick learning ability and increasing self-assurance as he continues to train consistently. Draper is gearing up to participate in Eastbourne as part of his comeback efforts, concentrating on restoring his match rhythm and enhancing his endurance across competitions.
While Murray is committed to assisting Draper’s growth, he mentioned that his coaching role remains flexible due to personal commitments. He stressed the importance of balancing any professional collaboration with his family responsibilities.
In other news at Queen’s Club, British wildcard Arthur Fery achieved his first ATP quarter-final with a straight-sets victory over Adrian Mannarino. Meanwhile, top seed Alex de Minaur maintained his strong performance by securing a comfortable win against Dennis Shapovalov.