Andy Murray will join the coaching team of Jack Draper for the 2026 grass-court season, including the Wimbledon championships [1, 2, 3].
The partnership marks a significant transition for Draper, who recently split from his former coach, Jamie Delgado [1, 2]. By bringing in one of the most successful grass-court players in history, Draper aims to refine his performance on the surface leading up to the early July tournament in London [1, 2].
Murray enters this role with extensive expertise in the specific demands of grass. He is a two-time Wimbledon champion [2], having mastered the nuances of the surface over a career defined by consistency and tactical precision in the U.S. and the United Kingdom.
The collaboration will focus on the tournaments leading up to Wimbledon, providing Draper with direct mentorship during the critical weeks of the grass-court swing [1, 2]. This move allows Draper to leverage Murray's strategic knowledge to improve his results during the most prestigious part of the tennis calendar.
While the arrangement is specific to the grass-court season, it represents a rare instance of a high-profile veteran transitioning into a supporting role for a contemporary peer [1, 3]. The focus remains on maximizing Draper's potential on the lawns of Wimbledon through targeted technical, and mental guidance [1, 2].
“Andy Murray will join Jack Draper's coaching team for the 2026 grass-court season.”
This arrangement provides Jack Draper with elite-level tactical expertise during a volatile transition period in his coaching structure. By utilizing Murray's specific success at Wimbledon, Draper is attempting to shorten his learning curve on grass and solidify his standing as a top contender for the 2026 championships.
