Andy Murray has stepped back into coaching, joining compatriot Jack Draper in his bid to make his mark during the grass-court season.
As reports emerged over how much money Murray was making while coaching Novak Djokovic, the three-time Grand Slam champion was quick to rubbish those claims.
Andy Murray Rubbishes $100,000 Novak Djokovic Coaching Claim
Murray began his coaching journey in November 2024, joining Djokovic’s team for a blockbuster collaboration between two of the so-called “Big 4” of tennis. However, that partnership only lasted six months.
The 39-year-old is now taking on a new role with Draper and will be a part of his compatriot’s team for the grass-court swing.
Ahead of Draper’s return to action at the Eastbourne Open, a report emerged on social media claiming that Murray was earning $100,000 a week while coaching Djokovic. The account “Tennis Forever” made the claim, citing French journalist Frédéric Verdier.
However, Murray was quick to quash that rumor, calling it one of the top-five lies he had heard about himself being reported in the media.
“I’ve read a few lies over the years but this is for sure top 5,” he wrote in the comments under the post.
It is not known how much money Murray is making during his coaching stint. However, he made it clear in a recent interview with the BBC that he initially had no interest in returning to coaching, but a phone call with Draper helped him change his mind.
“I had no interest in being on the road and away from my family. It wasn’t that I disliked coaching – I just didn’t enjoy it more than I do being at home with my family. When Jack asked me, I thought about it, spoke to my wife and told Jack that I’d love to help him,” Murray said.
After spending more than two months on the sidelines due to a knee injury, Draper is returning to action at the Eastbourne Open. He will hope for a strong showing this week to get some momentum on his side ahead of the Wimbledon Championships.
Draper has never made it past the second round at the All England Club and holds a 3-4 win-loss record at the Grand Slam.
Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, will be keen to utilize his experience and know-how to lead one of the biggest names in the next generation of British tennis to success.
