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Cam Norrie gives his honest thoughts on Jack Draper hiring Andy Murray as his coach 

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Jack Draper recently appointed Andy Murray to his team for the beginning of the grass swing.

The Briton, currently sidelined due to injury, recently withdrew from Roland Garros due to a knee tendon problem, but aims to be back for the grass-court season.

Draper parted company with Jamie Delgado and hired Murray, who has not been involved on the ATP Tour since the conclusion of his stint with Novak Djokovic last season.

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Jack Draper reacts at the Davis Cup.
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Ahead of Roland Garros, his compatriot, Cameron Norrie, gave his verdict on the new-look partnership.

Jack Draper after beating Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells in 2026.
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Cameron Norrie was not surprised with Jack Draper hiring Andy Murray

Speaking to TNT Sports, Norrie said: “I was not surprised. I knew they had a great relationship, and Andy rates him and thinks he’s so good, so I’m happy for them, and I’m excited to see Andy on the tour.

“I really like to see him back, and I know how much he loves tennis. It will be probably tough for his handicap in golf to be back on the tour.

“He’s not going to be able to play as much! But I think he’s got so much experience, so many big matches he played, and he was world No.1. Amazing for Jack, amazing for Andy, and I’m not surprised, and good pick I will say.

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Jack Draper during his match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry at the 2026 BMW Open in Munich.
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“I would love to have him, but I’m really set with my two coaches, but I just love to spend time with Andy in general.

“I’m always asking him questions, he’s so funny, so I’ve got a lot of time for Andy. I’m happy to be spending time around him and talking to him so of course, I would like that.”

Andy Murray exchanges with Jack Draper after beating him at the Battle of the Brits in Aberdeen.
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Jack Draper’s results on the ATP Tour so far this season

Draper spent the first month of the season out of action due to a long-term arm injury, but returned at the Davis Cup in February, where he picked up a win for Great Britain.

He was then knocked out in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships, before getting his title defence at the Indian Wells Open underway.

Draper beat Djokovic in Indian Wells, but was ultimately knocked out in the quarterfinals by Daniil Medvedev.

Following the loss, Draper then bowed out in the second half of the Sunshine Double, the Miami Open, to Reilly Opelka in round two.

His last appearance came at the Barcelona Open, where he picked up an injury in his opening match.