Jack Draper makes a winning return to competition at the Eastbourne Open, beating American Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the first round. Draper plays his first match under new coaching from Andy Murray, who is present courtside in Eastbourne and watches from a player box during the match. Multiple outlets describe the win as difficult, with Draper characterising it as “ugly,” and focusing on the stress and strain of returning to court after injury. Draper also comments on the partnership with Murray and his other coach, James Trotman, saying he has a strong relationship with his team and expressing respect for both coaches. He says he does not shout at Murray, though he acknowledges that frustration can show up at times, mainly directed toward himself or his own performance. The reports agree that the match marks the start of a new chapter for Draper with Murray’s guidance, following a period away from competition.
Jack Draper beats Marcos Giron in first match with coach Andy Murray at Eastbourne
Jack Draper makes a winning return to competition at the Eastbourne Open, beating American Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the first round. Draper plays his first match under new coaching from Andy Murra...
- Jack Draper defeats Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (5) in the Eastbourne Open first round.
- The match is Draper’s first at the tournament coached by Andy Murray.
- Andy Murray watches from a courtside/player box during Draper’s match.
- Draper describes the win as “ugly” and framed it as a challenging return.
- Draper says he has a strong relationship with his team and does not intend to shout at Murray.
Draper defeats Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (5) in first roundMurray in player box alongside fellow coach TrotmanAn amusing question at the beginning of this new, hopeful chapter in Jack Draper’s career was tendered to the 24-year-old without hesitation before his return to competition in Eastbourne this week. In the heat of a dispiriting, stressful battle on court, when things are going badly and he might need to discharge some of his tension, would he ever allow himself to scream at Andy Murray?The prospect of hollering expletives at his idol, friend and new coach drew laughter from Draper. Then he shook his head: “I don’t think so,” Draper said. “Maybe a few times I’ve said something to my team but it’s mainly anger at myself. I’ve never been someone who goes off at my time, because I have a great relationship with all of them. I have too much respect for Andy and Trots [James Trotman, his other coach] to be doing that.” Continue reading...
11 hours agoEastbourne Open: Britain's Jack Draper defeats Marcos Giron in first match under new coach Andy Murray Sky SportsWatch Eastbourne: Kasatkina loses first set to Kessler BBCJack Draper enjoys winning return at Eastbourne under new coach Andy Murray The GuardianJack Draper interview: I feared I would never be the same again The TelegraphEastbourne 2026: Jack Draper wins 'ugly' like Sir Andy Murray on return from injury BBC
12 hours agoThree-time grand slam winner Murray watched Draper from a court-side box in Eastbourne.
13 hours agoDraper’s new coach Murray watched from a courtside box at Eastbourne.
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