In a recent interview, Judy Murray, mother of tennis legend Andy Murray, shared her thoughts on her son’s new role as Novak Djokovic’s coach. The announcement of this partnership came as a surprise to many in the tennis world, given the history between the two players.
Judy, who has been a prominent figure in tennis as a coach and ambassador, expressed her support for Andy’s decision. “I’ve got to support Novak now. That’ll be a first,” she said with a smile. Judy acknowledged that while Andy and Djokovic are different characters, they know each other extremely well both on and off the court.
The partnership marks a significant shift for Judy, who has spent years cheering for her son against Djokovic. “The first time I saw Novak was when they were playing in an under-12 competition in France,” she recalled. Despite their rivalry, Judy believes that Andy’s experience and insights will be valuable to Djokovic as he aims to continue his success on the court.
Judy’s reaction highlights the unique dynamics of this new coaching relationship and sets the stage for an exciting 2025 season in tennis. As Andy transitions from player to coach, it will be interesting to see how this partnership evolves and what impact it will have on Djokovic’s performance.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Currently ranked no.7, Novak played his last match on the 13th of October when he lost to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
Until now, during this year the Serbian has an overall 37-9 win-loss record. The Serbian clinched 1 title in Paris. Novak got to the final in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
He is also scheduled to play in Brisbane (Brisbane International) on the 1st of January and () on the 13th of January.