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Jack Draper prepares for Eastbourne return under Andy Murray's guidance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:27 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Jack Draper prepares for Eastbourne return under Andy Murray's guidance

Summary

Jack Draper is set to return to the court at the Eastbourne event after a lengthy injury layoff. He has been training with Andy Murray, who recently joined Draper's team as a coach. Murray expressed optimism about Draper's condition, noting his improvement during training sessions. Despite injuries hampering his recent performances and a drop in rankings, Draper aims to regain form ahead of Wimbledon. The grass-court swing in the 2026 ATP Tour provides critical opportunities for him.

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•Draper has not competed since April due to injury.
•He aims to play in Eastbourne next week.
•Murray has taken over coaching duties after Draper parted ways with Jamie Delgado.
•Draper's ranking has dropped as he has only played nine matches this year.
•Murray believes Draper is starting to regain confidence in his body.

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8:27 PMYahoo Sports — You’ll never guess what Jack Draper did to catch Andy Murray off guard

What they're saying

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Jack Draper is closing in on a return to the court after spending time away from the spotlight, working with Andy Murray. Draper brought Murray into his camp for the grass-court swing, which is now well underway in the 2026 ATP Tour calendar.
— Yahoo Sports

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