Andy Murray Returns to Coaching as He Joins Jack Draper’s Team for 2026 Grass-Court Season
The tennis world has been left stunned after Jack Draper announced that retired British legend Andy Murray will join his coaching team for the 2026 grass-court season.
The partnership comes at a crucial point in Draper’s career. After struggling with injuries and slipping down the rankings following a difficult period on tour, the 24-year-old is hoping for a fresh start ahead of the biggest grass tournaments of the year. Draper recently confirmed his split from coach Jamie Delgado after a short six-month partnership affected by injury setbacks, including a knee issue that forced him to withdraw from Roland Garros.
For Murray, this marks another major step into coaching after retiring following the 2024 Paris Olympics. The former two-time Wimbledon champion previously worked with Novak Djokovic in a widely discussed six-month coaching partnership that ended in 2025. Now, Murray returns to the British tennis spotlight alongside a player who has openly described him as his idol for years.
The pair are expected to begin preparations during the grass-court swing, including tournaments at Stuttgart and Queen’s Club before Wimbledon 2026. With Murray’s unmatched experience on grass and Draper’s explosive playing style, fans are already wondering whether this could become one of the most exciting British tennis partnerships in years.
