Andy Murray supports Jack Draper as he prepares for Wimbledon

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:04 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Andy Murray supports Jack Draper as he prepares for Wimbledon
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Andy Murray has expressed confidence in Jack Draper's return to form ahead of Wimbledon, indicating the British player has been practicing regularly. Draper has fallen to No 113 in the world rankings due to injuries, having been ranked fourth last year. He has not competed since the Barcelona Open in April. Murray has been advising Draper at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre and believes Draper's body is recovering well.

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  • Murray has been advising Draper for the past month.
  • Draper is recovering from a series of injuries.
  • He has not played since April's Barcelona Open.
  • Draper is currently ranked No 113 in the world.
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  • 1:04 PMThe Guardian SportAndy Murray backs Jack Draper for Wimbledon return: ‘He’s bloody good’
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British hope on the rise again after injury setbacks Murray working as former top 10 player’s advisor Sir Andy Murray has issued a bullish bulletin on the fitness and ability of Jack Draper before Wimbledon, revealing that he has been practising on court most days and hailing his tennis as “bloody good”. Draper has plummeted to No 113 in the world due to a series of injuries, having been ranked fourth last year, and has not played since the Barcelona Open in April. But Murray, who has been working with the British player for the last month at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre as an adviser and temporary coach, believes that his body is now on the mend. Continue reading...

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