By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Photo credit: Getty
In a thrilling development for tennis enthusiasts, the dynamic pairing of two of the sport’s biggest names will extend their collaboration through this year’s Wimbledon.
Reports from The Times in London indicate that Novak Djokovic and his new coach, Andy Murray, will continue working together at least until the prestigious grass-court tournament. This powerhouse duo only recently joined forces at the beginning of the season during the Australian Open.
While there has yet to be an official statement from the tennis ace himself, the prevailing sentiment is that both Djokovic and Murray are poised to maintain their partnership in the months ahead, unless something unforeseen occurs. For fans of Djokovic, this news is likely met with enthusiasm, especially after he left his coaching status with Murray as an open question following the Melbourne event.
The moment we’ve all been eagerly awaiting…Andy Murray has made his way to Melbourne to officially kick off his partnership with Novak Djokovic 🤝#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/sk8tf4CwiM
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 7, 2025
It was only a month ago that Djokovic faced a tough setback, having to retire due to a left hamstring tear during his semifinal match against eventual finalist Alexander Zverev.
In the aftermath, Djokovic was ambiguous about the future of his partnership with Murray, even though he expressed that their initial collaboration had been “positive.”
“I don’t know. We were both disheartened by what just happened, so we didn’t discuss our next steps. The disappointment was too immediate. I will certainly have a talk with Andy, and I appreciate him being here,” Djokovic shared in his post-match conference.
“I’ll provide my feedback, which is quite optimistic, and we’ll see how he feels moving forward. We’re still processing the result, so it’s challenging to pivot to discussing future plans. A bit of time to reflect will help before we connect again,” he added.
Continuing their collaboration through Wimbledon is a strategic move for Djokovic as he seeks not only to secure a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title but also to chase down his eighth Wimbledon trophy, which would equal Roger Federer’s record of eight titles at the prestigious event.
Murray, a champion of three Grand Slam titles, hung up his racket last year after completing his stint at the Paris Olympics.
After a well-deserved break, Djokovic is gearing up to compete at next week’s ATP 500 tournament in Doha, marking his return to the circuit since his time in Melbourne.
