In a surprising twist, Andy Murray has officially joined Novak Djokovic’s coaching team for the Australian Open! This announcement took many by surprise, especially since Murray had recently announced his retirement from professional tennis. The unexpected collaboration began when Djokovic reached out to Murray while he enjoyed a round of golf, and after some thoughtful deliberation, Murray agreed to step into this new role.
This thrilling partnership between two former champions is bound to generate buzz, and it will be fascinating to watch how their dynamic unfolds on the court.
During a light-hearted moment at a recent charity event, Murray humorously remarked:
"I’m now here to sabotage his chances of winning another one" (image)
Andy Murray on coaching Novak Djokovic after losing four #AusOpen finals against him (image) pic.twitter.com/hxCLxwdOtW
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Novak Djokovic’s Journey in 2025
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37 years old
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Current Rank: 7, Novak Djokovic’s most recent match took place on January 3rd, where he faced a surprising defeat against world no.171 Reilly Opelka with a score of 7-6(6) 6-3 in the quarterfinals in Brisbane (draw).
This year, Djokovic has achieved a record of 2-1.
