Judy Murray, mother of tennis icon Andy Murray, expressed her excitement after her son was revealed as Novak Djokovic’s new coach. The surprising announcement came ahead of the 2025 Australian Open, where Djokovic aims to secure his 25th Grand Slam title.

The news marks Andy Murray’s first significant post-retirement endeavor after stepping away from professional tennis following his participation in the Paris Olympics. Djokovic, who parted ways with long-time coach Goran Ivanisevic earlier this year, confirmed the partnership with a nostalgic social media post featuring a throwback photo of the two captioned, “He never liked retirement anyway.”

Murray shared his enthusiasm, stating, “I’m really excited for this opportunity and looking forward to helping Novak achieve his goals.” Meanwhile, Djokovic highlighted their storied rivalry and expressed his excitement at having Murray as part of his team, saying, “I am thrilled to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net.”

Judy Murray joined the chorus of excitement, posting a popcorn emoji and later reacting to Djokovic’s playful jab with laughing and clapping emojis, signaling her support for the unprecedented collaboration.

The duo, who clashed 36 times during their careers, are set to combine forces as Djokovic pursues an eleventh Australian Open crown. Their partnership is currently set to last through the tournament, leaving fans speculating on potential extensions.

The announcement has ignited interest across the tennis world, with many anticipating how this unique collaboration will unfold in Melbourne, where Djokovic has been dominant, and Murray has come agonizingly close on four occasions.

Novak Djokovic in 2024

Now ranked no.7, Djokovic played his last match on the 13^th of October when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).

Currently, during this season the Serbian has achieved a composed 37-9 win-loss record. The Serbian has won 1 title in Paris. Djokovic reached the final in Wimbledon and Shanghai.