Jack Draper, 24, looks to return at Eastbourne after a year of arm, knee and shoulder injuries. The British star, who peaked at world No.4, played only 11 matches in 18 months and fell out of the top 100. He will face world No.32 Brandon Nakashima in his match back.

Draper's injury saga began at Wimbledon last year, when he reached a Grand Slam semi‑final and captured his first ATP 1000 title at Indian Wells. Bone bruising in his serving arm forced him to end his 2025 season early, leaving him with only 11 appearances this past year overall.

He admitted that losing his ranking week after week feels like watching his own decline, unlike football where a substitute can step in. Draper insists he is not an injured athlete but a strong one, determined to regain his form before Wimbledon begins a week later at the start of June.

Murray will accompany Draper to Eastbourne, hoping to work long‑term on his grass‑court campaign. The former world No.1 praised Draper's resilience, saying confidence in his body has dipped, but a supportive partner can recharge him. Draper feels ready to compete again after a year of struggle for the upcoming grass‑court season ahead.