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Draper Confirms Split With Long-Time Coach James Trotman as Jamie Delgado Takes Charge

Delgado now leads Draper’s planned December return to competition.

Overview

  • Trotman ends a four-year run guiding Britain’s No.1 to focus on family, saying the touring demands were no longer compatible with home life.
  • He will return to an LTA men’s national coach role and says he will support Draper from the sidelines.
  • Draper is rehabbing a left-arm injury that cut short his 2025 season, with only one match played after Wimbledon before a US Open withdrawal.
  • Delgado, previously on teams with Andy Murray and Grigor Dimitrov, has been appointed head coach and is set to run on‑tour duties next season.
  • Draper targets a December UTS Grand Final outing in London under Delgado after a stint that included the Indian Wells title, a 2024 US Open semi-final and a career-high No.4 ranking under Trotman.