Tim Henman, former World No. 4, has shared his excitement and curiosity about the new player-coach partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray ahead of the 2025 Australian Open. The unexpected collaboration between two fierce former rivals has captured the tennis world’s attention, with Henman offering a unique perspective on the potential dynamics of the partnership.
Henman humorously admitted he’s particularly keen to see how Djokovic and Murray handle adversity during matches, especially in the high-pressure environment of a Grand Slam. “Who’s going to shout at who? I’m definitely intrigued,” he told Eurosport. “That’s why I want to see Djokovic struggle a little bit in those early matches, so there’s a bit of tension, a bit of adversity, hopefully a bit of shouting and screaming at the box, and we can see how Andy Murray deals with it being on the receiving end. But it’s going to be fun to watch.”
Despite his playful comments, Henman acknowledged the strategic brilliance behind Djokovic’s decision to enlist Murray as his coach. “I think it’s a smart move from Djokovic because Andy’s played against all those opponents that Djokovic is going to be up against. Andy’s always been a great tactician, so I’m sure that fresh input can motivate Djokovic,” he added.
As Djokovic prepares to chase another Australian Open title, all eyes will be on how this unconventional partnership unfolds under the spotlight.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
At the moment ranked no.7, the Serbian played his last match on the 13th of October when he capitulated 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 managed to achieve a 37-9 match record. Djokovic conquered 1 title in Paris. The Serbian was the finalist 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.