Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open | Tennis News

Novak Djokovic has appointed Andy Murray to coach him into and through the 2025 Australian Open.

Three-time Grand Slam winner Murray, who retired in August after exiting the men’s doubles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, will join the Serbian’s team in the off-season and coach him through to the opening grand slam of 2025.

Djokovic is bidding to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open title in Melbourne, with the tournament running from January 12 to 26.

“I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach,” Djokovic said.

“Looking forward to start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil.”

It will see the Scot join forces with the man who was his biggest nemesis during his playing days, with Murray losing four Australian Open finals to Djokovic in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016.

Murray added: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.

“I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals”.

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