Jack Draper returns at Eastbourne with Andy Murray as coach
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Jack Draper will make his return from injury at Eastbourne next week, with Andy Murray serving as his new coach. After not competing since early April, Draper aims to gain match practice ahead of Wimbledon, which starts on June 29. He withdrew from Queen's but now feels ready to play, working alongside Murray for the first time. Emma Raducanu has chosen not to take a wildcard for Eastbourne, opting to continue her preparation for Wimbledon instead.
- •Draper ranks 113th after limited play in the past year.
- •He dropped out of the top 100 due to injuries.
- •Murray expressed confidence in Draper's ability to return to form.
- •Raducanu prepares for Wimbledon without competing at Eastbourne.
- •Home players received wildcards for the Eastbourne event.
- 6:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — Jack Draper energised for return at Eastbourne with inspiration from coach Murray
- 4:31 PMBBC Sport — Draper to return at Eastbourne with new coach Murray
"Draper builds for Wimbledon using Murray’s expertise Briton confident in fitness after injuries ravage past year Jack Draper believes his “special” relationship with Andy Murray and the faith the Scot has in him will help him to find a way through the toughest period of his career as he returns to the circuit at Eastbourne after an injury-ravaged 11 months. Draper is due to compete for the first time in two and a half months at the Eastbourne International on Monday after being sidelined for the vast majority of the past year due to chronic arm and knee injuries. As he tries to be ready for Wimbledon, which begins a week on Monday, this will also be his first tournament since asking Murray, his childhood idol and friend, to join his team as coach. Continue reading...
"Britain's Jack Draper is set to make his return from injury at Eastbourne under new coach Andy Murray - but Emma Raducanu has opted not to take a wildcard.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 21, 2026, 6:02 PMJack Draper energised for return at Eastbourne with inspiration from coach Murray
Draper builds for Wimbledon using Murray’s expertise Briton confident in fitness after injuries ravage past year Jack Draper believes his “special” relationship with Andy Murray and the faith the Scot has in him will help him to find a way through the toughest period of his career as he returns to the circuit at Eastbourne after an injury-ravaged 11 months. Draper is due to compete for the first time in two and a half months at the Eastbourne International on Monday after being sidelined for the vast majority of the past year due to chronic arm and knee injuries. As he tries to be ready for Wimbledon, which begins a week on Monday, this will also be his first tournament since asking Murray, his childhood idol and friend, to join his team as coach. Continue reading...
- BBC SportJun 19, 2026, 4:31 PMDraper to return at Eastbourne with new coach Murray
Britain's Jack Draper is set to make his return from injury at Eastbourne under new coach Andy Murray - but Emma Raducanu has opted not to take a wildcard.
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