The connection felt with a coach remains a critical factor for success according to her analysis.
"The connection that you have to feel with a coach is so much more important," said Clijsters.
She further noted that Murray's humor could serve as a valuable tool to alleviate the immense media pressure faced by British players during Wimbledon.
"And Andy is really funny," said Clijsters. Humor and lighthearted moments are particularly beneficial before high-stakes matches.
"If you can have fun, too, and can make you laugh before big moments… Especially for guys like that, it is a lot more stressful during Wimbledon!"
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said Clijsters. She recalled seeing similar intense national media attention surrounding past players like Tim Henman and Murray himself.
"I saw it back in the day with Tim Henman, and then with Andy, and now with a guy like Jack, there is a lot more attention, there is pressure, every day, every newspaper in the country talks about these guys," said Clijsters.
Having an experienced mentor who has managed identical scrutiny can significantly lighten the competitive burden.
"So if you have somebody who has been there, who's gone through that, who can take a little bit of the load away from you, or the spotlight away, is definitely something that can be very, very helpful," said Clijsters.
Clijsters concluded by expressing her enthusiasm for Draper's return to competitive action.
"I'm just happy to see Jack on the court playing, enjoying himself, and being healthy," said Clijsters.
