Jamie Murray, the seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion and brother of retired tennis icon Andy Murray, has offered a candid evaluation of Emma Raducanu’s career trajectory in relation to Jack Draper following their Wimbledon 2025 performances. Speaking to *Mirror Sport* on July 18, 2025, Murray acknowledged Raducanu’s third-round run, where she defeated 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova before falling to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, as a “good result” given her unseeded status. However, he emphasized a significant gap between the 22-year-old and Draper, stating, “That’s miles away from being at the level that Jack is at.”
Murray highlighted Draper’s status as the men’s No. 4 seed and world No. 5, buoyed by a US Open semifinal and an Indian Wells title, despite his second-round loss to Marin Cilic. He contrasted this with Raducanu’s current No. 45 ranking, noting, “Jack is in a completely different place in his career than where she is.” While praising Raducanu’s competitive showing against Sabalenka, Murray cautioned against overhyping her based solely on her 2021 US Open win, urging her to build consistency. He expressed optimism for Draper’s future, predicting a decade at the top, while suggesting Raducanu needs more match wins to be a contender.
The comments come as both players navigate their post-Wimbledon paths, with Draper’s grass-court struggles and Raducanu’s injury concerns shaping their narratives. Murray’s blunt message underscores the differing expectations, with some viewing it as a call for Raducanu to elevate her game to match Draper’s rising prominence.
