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‘Thank you, coach Andy’: Djokovic, Murray end partnership after six months | Tennis News

‘Thank you, coach Andy’: Djokovic, Murray end partnership after six months | Tennis News

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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their coaching partnership after six months together. The decision comes on the back of the Serb’s poor run of results this season. “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together,” said Djokovic in a statement. Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iXqkdIN2Gb — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) May 13, 2025 Djokovic and Murray announced their blockbuster association in late November 2024, only months after the latter had announced his retirement. The duo were off the blocks finely, with an injured Djokovic defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals earlier this year before being forced to retire from the next round against Alexander Zverev. Djokovic had lavished praise on Murray’s work ethic and had agreed to extend their stint up until Wimbledon this year. However, the 24-time …

Novak Djokovic confirms coaching partnership with Andy Murray will continue | Tennis News

Novak Djokovic confirms coaching partnership with Andy Murray will continue | Tennis News

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Retired tennis player Andy Murray looks set to continue as Novak Djokovic’s coach. The Serb confirmed in a chat with the ATP Tour’s in-house media channel on Tuesday after his first-round exit from the Qatar Open. “I expressed my desire to continue the collaboration with him so I am really glad he did accept,” said Djokovic. Story continues below this ad “It is indefinite in terms of how long we are going to work together, but we agreed most likely in the States and some clay-court tournaments,” Djokovic added. “We will see how it goes after that.” Andy Murray 🤝 Novak Djokovic partnership continues! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/boWrOma0bY — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 18, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Murray was working with Djokovic on a trial basis ahead of the Australian Open. Djokovic reached the semi-finals but was forced to retire with a hamstring injury. After his Melbourne exit, the 24-time Grand Slam champion said he and Murray would need to “cool off” before discussing the future. Murray surprised everyone when he took the coaching role with Djokovic months after his …

John McEnroe jokes on Murray-Djokovic pairing: ‘He’s gonna find out everything he needs to know about Djokovic and come back’ | Tennis News

John McEnroe jokes on Murray-Djokovic pairing: ‘He’s gonna find out everything he needs to know about Djokovic and come back’ | Tennis News

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The Grand Slam start sure was a stutter. But Novak Djokovic eventually prevailed 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 against Indian origin American teen, Nishesh Basavareddy. A seagull stopped his serve hilariously and he seemed to enjoy having Andy Murray in his corner, as he switched gears at a flick. The coaching partnership though, drew dramatic guffaws and a conspiracy theory from American legend John McEnroe. Speaking on Eurosport with Tim Henman in the studio, McEnroe said the straight-talking Scotsman infact had sinister intentions behind taking up the job. He was joking, it would appear. “It’s fun but it’s gotta be the craziest thing I’ve heard. I was in Australia when I was told Murray was gonna be coached by my great rival and nemesis from way back, Ivan Lendl. I thought of it as ‘God this is gonna work but there is a big age gap.,” he recalled of his reservations back then. On the Murray-Djokovic situation however, he said the older 37-year-old had different plans and was in fact going to launch his own coneback. …

‘Never liked retirement anyway’: Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open 2025 | Tennis News

‘Never liked retirement anyway’: Novak Djokovic appoints Andy Murray as coach for Australian Open 2025 | Tennis News

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“He never liked retirement anyway,” wrote Novak Djokovic on social media as the 24-time Grand Slam champion sensationally unveiled retired tennis great Andy Murray as his coach for next year’s Australian Open on Saturday. The 37-year-olds, born just a week apart, have competed with each other as rivals since their childhood days. In 36 meetings at the professional level, Djokovic has held a superior record over the Briton, winning on 25 occasions. “We played each other since we were boys. Twenty-five years of being rivals, of pushing each other beyond our limits,” said Djokovic. “We had some of the most epic battles in our sport. They called us game changers, risk takers, history makers. “I thought our story may be over. It turns out, it has one final chapter. It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on board coach Andy Murray,” Djokovic said. He never liked retirement anyway. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW — Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 23, 2024 Interestingly, Djokovic held an 11-8 edge in tournament finals and an …