Konta believes that only a handful of legends have the wealth of experience that Murray has on the biggest stages in tennis.<\/p>\n
\u201dThe wealth of experience that Andy will come with, you can think of three other players, recent players, who would be of that kind of calibre in terms of experience,\u201d Konta said.<\/p>\n
\u201dSo I think, for me, if nothing else, just being in his presence, hearing his perspective on situations on court, hearing his view on things, what an incredible opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201dSo, I don’t think it’s necessarily about coach, quote-unquote, for him, I think it is just an incredible opportunity to have a mentor like him.<\/p>\n
\u201dAnd I think to have someone like him to guide you and just offer you information. I think just the wealth of information is what’s spectacular in this situation for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
Draper reached a career-high of fourth in the ATP World Rankings back in June 2025, but he has endured a difficult 12 months since.<\/p>\n
He is now the world No. 160, but Konta says that Murray could be part of a package that sees the Briton return to the highest level.<\/p>\n
\u201dI’m never a believer in lightbulb movements,\u201d Konta said.<\/p>\n
\u201dI’ve never been a believer in the idea that you bring this one person in and then suddenly, you know, everything is fixed. I think it’s much more intricate than that.<\/p>\n
\u201dDo I think that Andy’s presence will continue to build Jack’s level, build his ability as a player, build his mindset, build his physical capability, and will it add value to Jack as a player? 100%.<\/p>\n
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‘The main reason I decided to play tennis’ – Gauff on Williams influence<\/p>\n
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\u201dAnd will that, in turn, give Jack more of an opportunity to make deep runs in big events? 100%.<\/p>\n
\u201dSo, framing it that way, I believe that evolution of and sequence of events is very much possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Raducanu needs to find a way<\/p>\n
Draper is not the only home player who will be hoping to turn the tide in SW19.<\/p>\n
Emma Raducanu reached her first final since her iconic triumph at the 2021 US Open at the 2026 Queen’s Club Championships.<\/p>\n
However, she was beaten by Donna Vekic and has struggled with an injury since, reportedly missing training on Thursday as a result.<\/p>\n
Raducanu will go head-to-head with Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic in her opening match at Wimbledon, and Konta believes her run at Queen\u2019s proves she is still capable of competing at a great level.<\/p>\n
\u201dI think for me, I am just hoping that she is able to come out and deal with whatever difficulties that she has been facing,\u201d Konta said.<\/p>\n
\u201dI\u2019m hoping that she finds a way. Not necessarily that that will mean that she will do unbelievably well, but just so for herself that she feels like she is dealing with the challenges at hand.<\/p>\n
\u201dSo, I mean, I think the fact that she made the final of Queen’s, I think we are seeing that she’s able to produce a good level, a great level.<\/p>\n
\u201dAnd so I think, more than anything, I am just hopeful that she is able to keep investing her time, keep investing her energy in the work that she’s doing, with her coach.<\/p>\n
\u201dIf she’s really believing in the process of the work that they’re doing and the more she’s able to stay present, I feel like the more then she’s going to be able to find that right frame of mind to be able to deal with the challenges that are at hand for her.\u201d<\/p>\n
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