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The Road to Recovery Jack Draper believes his 'special' relationship with Andy Murray and the faith the Scot has in him will help him find a way through the toughest period of his career as he returns to the circuit at Eastbourne after an injury-ravaged 11 months. Overcoming Injuries and Mental Challenges Draper is due to compete for the first time in two and a half months at the Eastbourne International on Monday after being sidelined for the vast majority of the past year due to chronic arm and knee injuries. He has fallen to No 113 in the rankings after reaching a career high of world No 4. The Impact of Murray's Guidance "His tennis knowledge is incredible," Draper said of Murray. "Having someone who believes in you as a person, as a player who's one of your biggest inspirations … I have a great relationship with him off the court – our relationship is very special – and that gives me a bit more energy, especially in a moment where I'm coming back and I need to have that good energy around me." Rebuilding Confidence and Form Draper admitted he was 'absolutely not' mentally OK over the past year but is determined to use this period to gain mental fortitude. "When you go through a lot of struggles and a lot of setbacks, it definitely gives you the mental fortitude to think I've got something a little bit extra to these guys because of what I've gone through," he said. The Future Outlook With Murray's guidance, Draper aims to regain his form and confidence. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about his career, saying, "I was top 10 in the world, doing great things, and you're losing your ranking every week." He believes this period will give him an edge against his rivals.