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Andy Murray return date revealed as Jack Draper confirms comeback Home > Tennis Published 18:43 1 Jun 2026 GMT+1 Andy Murray return date revealed as Jack Draper confirms comeback The British tennis superstar is finally set to return to the court with Draper. Ben McCrum Follow us on Google Discover Jack Draper has confirmed the first tournament that he will compete in with Andy Murray as his coach. Following a career that saw him become a three-time Grand Slam champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Murray called time on his tennis career after competing following the Paris Olympic Games in August 2024. Since then, Murray has enjoyed some time away from the spotlight before eventually returning to the court as a part of former rival Novak Djokovic's coaching team. The pair worked together for six months, with the Scotsman helping Djokovic reach the Australian Open semi-finals, before confirming that they had decided to split by mutual agreement. Advert Murray was then linked with taking a coaching role with Emma Radacanu, but instead accepted a role with fellow British star Draper last month. Draper has struggled with injury in recent months, having played just one tournament …

Andy Murray admits Jack Draper has really surprised him since becoming ... Follow us on Google Discover Jack Draper is close to a return to tennis, having been working hard behind the scenes with Andy Murray. Draper has hired Murray for the grass-court swing, which is now well underway in the 2026 ATP Tour calendar. The Scot, who has previously coached 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, arrived after the Englishman split with Jamie Delgado. But Draper has yet to play a tournament since the appointment, with injury keeping him out of action since Barcelona in April. Draper has plummeted the ATP rankings amid his absence, but Murray is very excited for the player’s imminent return at Eastbourne. How concerned are you that injuries could disrupt Jack Draper from reaching his full potential? Photo By Javier Borrego/Europa Press via Getty Images Comment Like or Comment Have your say Sign-in now for free Jack Draper has really surprised his coach Andy Murray As quoted by The Telegraph , Murray said ahead of the ATP 250 event: “Jack is supposed to be playing in Eastbourne next week. “He’s been training and getting ready for that. “He’s been on the court most days for the last fe…

Andy Murray gives positive updates surrounding Jack Draper's injury ... Andy Murrayhasrecently been guidingJack Draperaway from the court as the Brit looks to get back onto court. Vastly impressed with what he has seen, Murray dismissed any injury concerns, hoping that Draper is past the worst of it. After rising up the rankings following reaching a US Open final and winning the Indian Wells title, Draper was on top of the world. He was tipped to challenge the best players in the world and was a shining light on British tennis. A year on, and it has not gone to plan. An arm injury picked up at Wimbledon saw him miss the rest of the 2026 campaign after just one match at the US Open. His comeback was delayed again and again before eventually returning to the court. He made an impression at Indian Wells, defeating Novak Djokovic in the last-16 before his title defence came to an end against a very impressive Daniil Medvedev. Since then, match fitness and sharpness has proved to be lacking. His clay swing was finishedfollowing a knee injurypicked up at the Barcelona Open. A Madrid Open final defence never occurred and from debuting in the top five, Draper is now outside the top 100…

Andy Murray impressed by Jack Draper's levels as pair prepare for ... Andy Murray impressed by Jack Draper’s levels as pair prepare for Wimbledon Sport By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has hailed the ability of fit-again Jack Draper ahead of his anticipated return to action at Eastbourne next week. US Open semi-finalist Draper has taken on the torch from Murray as the nation’s great hope for male British success at Wimbledon, but endured an injury-stricken 12 months and has only played nine matches in 2026. Before another fitness issue thwarted his French Open participation, Draper enlisted the help of Murray as his coach for the grass-court campaign and the Scot talked up his compatriot during an interview with The Sun at Queen’s Club. “Jack is supposed to be playing in Eastbourne next week. He’s been training and getting ready for that. He’s been on the court …

Andy Murray offers positive update on Jack Draper ahead of Eastbourne Jack Draper is expected to return to action at Eastbourne after an injury-hit season in which he has played only nine matches. Andy Murray, who has been helping him during the grass-court season, believes Draper is in a strong place and has no concerns about his tennis. Murray praised his all-round game and said regular matches are now the key step.

Andy Murray hails ability of Jack Draper ahead of anticipated ... Andy Murray impressed by Jack Draper’s levels as pair prepare for Wimbledon Sport By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments 2 Skip to next photo 1 / 1 Show caption 1 / 1 0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has hailed the ability of fit-again Jack Draper ahead of his anticipated return to action at Eastbourne next week. US Open semi-finalist Draper has taken on the torch from Murray as the nation’s great hope for male British success at Wimbledon, but endured an injury-stricken 12 months and has only played nine matches in 2026. Before another fitness issue thwarted his French Open participation, Draper enlisted the help of Murray as his coach for the grass-court campaign and the Scot talked up his compatriot during an interview with The Sun at Queen’s Club. “Jack is supposed to be playing in Eastbourne next week. He’s been training and getting ready for that. He’s been on the court most…

Andy Murray issues Jack Draper injury update ahead of Wimbledon amid ... Jack Draper and Andy Murray. Jack Draper has barely played on the ATP Tour this season due to some frustrating injuries – but Andy Murray isn’t worried. Just over a month ago, the three-time major winner joined Draper’s coaching staff following the departure of Jamie Delgado. Murray has come on board to coach the 24-year-old for the grass court season, and while it may extend into North America, the Scot doesn’t want to spend too long away from his young family. Draper, on the other hand, hasn’t played since picking up a knee injury at the Barcelona Open on 13 April. Indeed, he has just nine matches to his name this campaign. As he prepares to make his long-awaited return to the ATP Tour at Eastbourne next week, Murray has issued a positive update on his new charge. More ATP Tour News Wimbledon withdrawals: Carlos Alcaraz joined by former world No 5 as absentees mount Wimbledon wildcards: Serena Williams & Maja Chwalinska learn their fate as Nick Kyrgios in doubt Want more from Tennis365? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for tennis coverage you can trust. The two-time Wimbledon w…

Andy Murray backs Jack Draper for Wimbledon return: 'He's bloody good' British hope on the rise again after injury setbacksMurray working as former top 10 player’s advisorSir Andy Murray has issued a bullish bulletin on the fitness and ability of Jack Draper before Wimbledon, revealing... The Guardian is reporting Andy Murray backs Jack Draper for Wimbledon return: ‘He’s bloody good’. British hope on the rise again after injury setbacksMurray working as former top 10 player’s advisorSir 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... Watch the highlights: For people following tennis, the headline matters because it shifts the short-term picture around selection, sch…