Richard Pagliaro | @tennis_now | Thursday, June 19, 2025
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coach Novak Djokovic It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Andy Murray.
In retrospect, Murray wasn’t sure if it was pleasant.
Murray reflects on his short term as Grand Slam King coach, and he is not sure if that’s interesting.
“We were chatting on the phone and he asked if I would consider coaching him, which I didn’t expect.” His center stage interviews era. “I think it’s a very unique opportunity. I really like being at home, but I think I should give it a try and see if I like it.
“I’m not sure I did it.”
The two announced a spin-off last month, ending a partnership that lasted less than six months.
“Thanks Coach Andy for all the hard work, entertainment and support on the court and on the court over the past six months,” Djokovic said. “I really enjoyed working together to deepen our friendship.”
Thank you Coach Andy for all the hard work, entertainment and support off the field and off the field over the past six months. I really like to deepen our friendship together 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ixqkdin2gb
— Novak Djokovic (@djokernole) May 13, 2025
Working with two-time Olympic gold medalist Murray, dominating gold medal champion Djokovic reached the Australian Open semifinals with a 12-7 record, he retired with a leg tear against Alexander Zverev, but his pursuit of the championship was insufficient.
Murray, born in Djokovic for a week, said he hopes the 37-year-old Serbian superstar will speak out in court and he wants to feel pressure in the coaching box. The man nicknamed Muzzah doesn’t want to laugh at Djokovic’s emotional intensity.
“Obviously, I hope the game starts very big,” Murray said a few days before the start of Melbourne. “It’s not easy when you try to achieve something great.
“But the reward at the end could be great, and that’s something I’m looking forward to.”
Djokovic teamed up with Murray to reach the Miami Open final, where he shot for his 100th professional champion but lost to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik. Overall, Djokovic has a 25-11 record with his rival and former coach Murray.
When asked about competing in the shadow of three rivals, Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Djokovic, Murray said: “I will never claim to be on the same level as them.”
“It doesn’t matter. It’s not something I lose any sleep at night,” Murray said. “I totally know that those people have achieved much more than anything I do.
“I will never claim to be on the same level as them.”
