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Jack Draper hails new coach Andy Murray after winning return at Eastbourne

Draper defeats Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (5) in first roundMurray in player box alongside fellow coach TrotmanAn amusing question at the beginning of this new, hopeful chapter in Jack Draper’s career was tendered to the 24-year-old without hesitation before his return to competition in Eastbourne this week. In the heat of a dispiriting, stressful battle on court, when things are going badly and he might need to discharge some of his tension, would he ever allow himself to scream at Andy Murray?The prospect of hollering expletives at his idol, friend and new coach drew laughter from Draper. Then he shook his head: “I don’t think so,” Draper said. “Maybe a few times I’ve said something to my team but it’s mainly anger at myself. I’ve never been someone who goes off at my time, because I have a great relationship with all of them. I have too much respect for Andy and Trots [James Trotman, his other coach] to be doing that.” Continue reading...

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Evans not motivated more by Wimbledon wildcard omission

Dan Evans says missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not motivated him more in qualifying as he beat Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round.

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