Jack Draper returns at Eastbourne with Andy Murray as coach
BBC 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.
- 4:31 PMBBC Sport — Draper 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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