Sir Andy Murray has indicated he remains interested in supporting Jack Draper’s coaching team when the British tennis star returns to competition next year. Draper announced in September that he does not expect to resume playing until 2027, having missed all four Grand Slam tournaments in 2026 due to persistent issues with a bone bruise in his left arm.
Murray, who spent some time working with Draper during the summer following his departure from former coach Jamie Delgado, spoke to Sky Sports about the possibility of rejoining the Englishman’s camp. He acknowledged that logistical challenges may arise once Draper resumes his career, particularly regarding ranking points and potential wild card entries for tournaments like the Australian Open.
“Yeah, there’s still plans to help him,” Murray said. “I don’t know where that is. I’m not entirely sure because his ranking will have dropped. I don’t know if he would get into Australia and potentially relying on wild cards and things like that, so we’ll see.”
The former world No. 4 revealed he felt a sense of mental fatigue after his first-round exit to Martin Landaluce at the Cincinnati Open in August, describing his situation as being in a “difficult place” after 15 months of battling serious injury. Murray expressed hope that Draper will soon return to training and prepare for the upcoming season.
Reflecting on his own coaching experiences, Murray noted that while he enjoys the process, Draper’s extended absence from the tour has limited their time together. He added that he is currently content focusing on his family while still making occasional appearances to watch tennis.
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