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Andy Murray backs Jack Draper for Wimbledon return: ‘He’s bloody good’

British hope on the rise again after injury setbacksMurray working as former top 10 player’s advisorSir Andy Murray has issued a bullish bulletin on the fitness and ability of Jack Draper before Wimbledon, revealing that he has been practising on court most days and hailing his tennis as “bloody good”.Draper has plummeted to No 113 in the world due to a series of injuries, having been ranked fourth last year, and has not played since the Barcelona Open in April. But Murray, who has been working with the British player for the last month at the LTA’s National Tennis Centre as an adviser and temporary coach, believes that his body is now on the mend. Continue reading...

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Andrew Castle says this year’s Wimbledon will be his last as BBC commentator

Former British No 1 axed after 23 years at the mic‘I am lucky to have the best gig in sports broadcasting’Andrew Castle has confirmed this year’s Wimbledon will be his last at the commentator’s mic, the former British No 1 leaving the “best gig in sports broadcasting” after more than two decades as the BBC makes changes to its coverage.The 62-year-old, who will remain in post as the All England Championships get underway on Monday, told the The Times: “It’s been a hell of a journey. I can’t say I have enjoyed every minute because there have been moments of pressure and controversy, but it has been a huge privilege. Continue reading...

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