Jack Draper announces shock split due to 'family reasons'

Ben McCaffrey

By Ben McCaffrey


Published: 16/10/2025

- 19:59

The 23-year-old has been struggling with an arm injury

Jack Draper has announced a shock split from coach James Trotman after four years of working together.

The British tennis coach cited family reasons for the change, bringing an end to a partnership that saw remarkable success.


Draper secured three ATP Tour titles during their time together, including the prestigious Indian Wells tournament.

He also made it to the semi-finals of last year's US Open and climbed all the way to world No4.

James Trotman, Jack Draper

James Trotman has stepped away from his coaching duties for Jack Draper due to family reasons

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Trotman's decision comes as he wants to spend more time with his two young children rather than travelling the tour circuit.

Jamie Delgado has taken over as Draper's head coach, having joined the team just nine days ago, and brings impressive credentials to the role.

He worked with Andy Murray from May 2016, helping him achieve the best season of his career.

Murray won his second Wimbledon title, defended his Olympic singles gold medal, and finished that year as world No1.

Jamie Delgado, Andy Murray

Andy Murray's former coach, Jamie Delgado, has replaced James Trotman as Jack Draper's head coach

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The British coach spent the last three years with Grigor Dimitrov, guiding him to his first title in over six years at the Brisbane International.

Dimitrov also reached two Masters 1000 finals and returned to the world's top 10 during their partnership.

Their collaboration ended last month after Dimitrov suffered an injury at Wimbledon whilst leading Jannik Sinner.

Delgado isn't the only former Murray team member joining Draper; Shane Annun and Matt Little, who worked as Murray's physio and fitness coach, joined earlier this season.

The appointment marks a new chapter for the British No1 who's been working hard at the National Tennis Centre gym and even had a training stint in the Algarve recently.

While there were initially thoughts that Trotman might stay on in some capacity alongside Delgado, it turns out that won't be happening.

Trotman doesn't feel he can give Draper what he needs while dedicating more time to his family.

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Jack Draper will be hoping to return to form next season under the tutelage of Jamie Delgado

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Draper expressed his gratitude for his long-time coach, who'll always be considered part of the team.

Draper has been out of action since withdrawing from the US Open after his second-round match due to bone bruising in his left arm.

He's only managed one official match since Wimbledon, making his injury layoff particularly frustrating.

The 23-year-old plans to make his comeback at the UTS London event in December.

He won the tournament back in 2023, which kick-started his successful run to his first two ATP Tour titles the following year.