Jack Draper is preparing for a new chapter in 2026 with a familiar face in British tennis by his side. The 23-year-old has appointed Jamie Delgado as his new leading coach, marking the beginning of a new partnership as he looks to leave behind an injury-plagued 2025 season.
World no. 8 will miss the remaining events of the season due to persistent physical setbacks, ending his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin. A left-hander has already shifted to 2026, aiming to make a strong and sustained return under Delgado's guidance.
With Jack's current coach, James Trotman, set to reduce his travel schedule, Delgado will assume the role of Draper's lead coach. Jamie will bring his tactical expertise and calm presence to a team determined to build consistency and resilience.
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Delgado, a highly respected coach with years of top-level experience, previously worked with Gilles Muller, Andy Murray, Denis Shapovalov and Grigor Dimitrov, helping them achieve notable milestones.
After productive seasons with the Bulgarian, Jamie now embraces a new challenge with the British world no. 1 and a Masters 1000 winners. For Draper, 2026 represents an opportunity to start fresh.
The Briton will try to leave physical setbacks behind and chase more notable titles in the upcoming season. Jack will likely start the 2026 campaign just outside the top-10, but he should establish himself in the elite group again if he presents his A-game.
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Draper clinched 30 victories in 2025. He fell to Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open before losing the Doha final to Andrey Rublev. A left-hander lifted his first Masters 1000 trophy in Indian Wells and cracked the top-10.
Jack lost the Madrid Masters final and scored more victories on clay before reaching the Queen's semi-final. He suffered early Wimbledon and US Open exits before wrapping up his season to rest his body and prepare a strong start to the 2026 campaign.
