By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray team up—it’s not just a fantasy anymore.
In an exciting twist, these two tennis giants have joined forces on the court in Melbourne, as Djokovic intensifies his training for a historic 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
The moment we’ve all anticipated…
Andy Murray has touched down in Melbourne, setting the stage for his collaboration with Novak Djokovic 🤝 #AO2025 pic.twitter.com/sk8tf4CwiM
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 7, 2025
This marks the historic first Grand Slam practice session for Djokovic with Murray as his coach, featuring a competitive practice set between Djokovic and rising star Carlos Alcaraz. Reports indicate Djokovic emerged victorious in a tight 7-5 set.
In a thrilling practice set, Novak Djokovic clinches victory against Carlos Alcaraz, 7-5, in his first Grand Slam session with coach Andy Murray. Both players showcased exceptional skill, but Djokovic’s serve shone in crucial moments. pic.twitter.com/y311Na6jM7
— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) January 7, 2025
A new chapter in tennis history begins with the Murray-Djokovic partnership at the Australian Open 🥶 #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/8PcNIDudml
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 7, 2025
The excitement continues to build as we await the Australian Open draw, scheduled for Thursday at 1 PM local time. Djokovic, with a remarkable 94-9 record in Melbourne, is also on the hunt for his 100th career title this month, alongside a historic 11th Australian Open triumph.