Andy Murray has indeed joined Novak Djokovic’s coaching team for the Australian Open! This partnership came as a surprise to many, as Murray had only recently retired from professional tennis. Djokovic reached out to Murray while he was playing golf, and after some consideration, Murray decided to take on the role.
It’s an exciting collaboration between two former rivals, and it will be interesting to see how they work together.
This is what Murray jokingly said during a recent charity event.
"I'm now here to sabotage his chances of winning another one" 😅
Andy Murray on coaching Novak Djokovic after losing four #AusOpen finals against him 🏆 pic.twitter.com/hxCLxwdOtW
— Eurosport (@eurosport) January 9, 2025
Novak Djokovic in 2025
Ranked no.7, the Serbian played his last match on the 3rd of January when he was overcome by world no.171 Reilly Opelka 7-6(6) 6-3 in the quarter in Brisbane (draw).
Until now, during this year Djokovic achieved an overall 2-1 record.