Recently, the former World No. 1 and coach of Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, teased his fellow British player Jack Draper on his new blonde highlights on Instagram. This friendly crosstalk on Instagram depicts the bonding between the two athletes and also shows a glance at their off-court relationship.
The 23-year-old British player has been making headlines both on and off the court. In his recent match, the player from Surrey debuted with a new hairstyle that caught the headlines amongst many, including his British companion, Andy Murray.
Murray expressed his thoughts in a fun manner by commenting on Draper’s Instagram post, which led to an amusing show for the tennis fans.
Interestingly enough, this is not the first time both players have had some humorous interactions. In March 2024, during the Indian Wells, Andy made fun of Darper’s posing skills.
Andy Murray – Jack Draper bond
Previously, Murray had posted some photos on Instagram from his practice sessions, which attracted Jack’s attention. To which he responded with a funny remark on one of Darper’s stances. This cheeky gesture expressed their close relationship and mutual respect.
This cheeky relationship between the two players was further seen during the 2023 Davis Cup after Britain’s victory over France. Draper was seen singing, “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers during the team’s journey home.
Murray, capturing the moment, humorously expressed his mild annoyance by sharing a clip where he playfully flipped the bird at Draper, captioning it, “Kids these days.“
Draper’s rise to the tennis ranks has been impressive. By March 2025, he had a career-high singles ranking of No. 7, making him one of the leading lights of British tennis. His rise has been accompanied by his forays into modeling, appearing in British Vogue and Tatler, demonstrating his diverse personality.
The relationship between Murray and Draper is the perfect combination of mentorship and friendship. While Murray, who has had many years of experience, provides advice and guidance, Draper’s dynamism and newfound success provide the exciting spin. Theirs is the exchange of humor and respect reminds fans of the good relationships in the sport.
As Draper continues to advance in his career, both on the court and in the public sphere, the tennis world continues to look forward to seeing him develop.
With mentors such as Murray at his side, providing guidance and good-natured teasing, Draper’s path is sure to be both thrilling and inspiring.