Andy Murray future hint dropped by Jack Draper after Brits share 'special' moment
Jack Draper reflected on Andy Murray's retirement from professional tennis.
Jack Draper has dropped a hint as to what Andy Murray could do in his retirement after watching the former world No. 1 end his career at the Olympics.
Murray joined forces with another Brit, Dan Evans, in the men’s doubles draw at the Paris 2024 Games. He officially retired after their quarter-final loss.
Draper was also part of the British tennis squad in Paris and explained just how “special” it was to be there for Murray’s farewell.
“lt was amazing. Andy's been such a role model and an inspiration for me throughout the years,” the British No. 1 told the ATP. Draper now hopes to carry the baton for the next generation of British men’s tennis.
He continued: “I think to be at his last event was incredible. Obviously, what he's done for the sport and done for British tennis, hopefully I can take it forward from here.” The world No. 28 grew up watching Murray and got to share an apartment with the three-time Grand Slam champion and the rest of the British tennis stars in Paris.
He’s now hoping to see more of the 37-year-old even in his retirement. “To be a part of the team and to be at his last event, having watched when he was younger, what he's achieved and stuff, that was really special and a real honour for me,” he added.
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Hinting at an advisory role for Murray, Draper said: “Hopefully, he's going to stick around and not be a stranger. He'll still be around and give advice and be a good friend,” he said.
It wouldn't be a complete surprise if the two-time gold medallist returned to the tennis circuit in a coaching role, potentially in Draper's corner. It's the career path that Murray has seemed the most interested in.
During his farewell ceremony at Wimbledon, Murray was asked whether he would come back to watch matches on Centre Court. He replied: “I would probably be more comfortable up there in the coaching box.”
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Murray has also made it clear what he won't be doing in retirement. The former world No. 1 had a stint commentating on Wimbledon in 2018 while sidelined by injury and doesn't want to go back. "I don’t think I’ll do that. I really didn’t enjoy it the couple of times I did it so I don’t see myself doing that," he said after his final match at the Olympics.
"But who knows? I’ll be away from the sport, certainly for the next few months, maybe longer. Be at home and assess what my options are, see what I fancy doing. If that’s nothing and it’s just being at home and being with my family, being a dad, that’s also something I really look forward to. That’s what I want to do immediately."
While he's still undecided, he also doesn't want to go into the media. Murray added: "I’m sure after a few months there’ll be some options and I’ll think of a few things I might like to do. But I don’t think it’ll be a journalist - you can keep your job!"