Andy Murray has expressed strong support for Jack Draper, a promising British tennis player, lauding his recovery from injuries and describing his current form as impressive as the Wimbledon season approaches. Draper, who has faced several setbacks due to injuries, has been actively working on his fitness at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre. The 23-year-old has seen his world ranking fall to No. 113 as he battles knee, elbow, and shoulder issues. However, with Murray’s guidance in an advisory coaching role, Draper is steadily regaining his fitness.
Murray commended Draper’s talent and progress, noting that his overall game has surpassed expectations. He described Draper’s tennis skills as “very strong” and “complete,” highlighting the young player’s ability to learn quickly and his growing confidence as he returns to regular training. Draper is set to compete at Eastbourne as he continues his comeback, focusing on regaining match rhythm and building endurance across tournaments.
While Murray is committed to supporting Draper’s development, he acknowledged that his coaching involvement remains flexible due to his own family commitments. He emphasized the importance of balancing any professional work with personal responsibilities, indicating that any long-term partnership with Draper would need to accommodate these considerations.
In other developments at Queen’s Club, British wildcard Arthur Fery reached his first ATP quarter-final after securing a straight-sets victory over Adrian Mannarino. Meanwhile, top seed Alex de Minaur maintained his strong performance with a comfortable win against Dennis Shapovalov. These outcomes highlight the competitive spirit and emerging talent in British tennis as the season progresses.