In Novak Djokovic’s quest for his 25th grand slam singles title, he’s recruited long-time rival Andy Murray as a coach for the upcoming Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their on-court preparations at the Australian Open ahead of the Serbian’s bid for a 25th grand slam title this month. Djokovic has said former rival Murray will bring a “fresh look” and “unique perspective” as his coach as he seeks to win a record-exending 11th Australian Open.

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Novak Djokovic and his new coach, Andy Murray have trained together in Melbourne on Tuesday, January 7.As per BBC Sports, this practice session occurred for the first time ahead of the Grand Slam tournament which is scheduled to begin

A significant change in tennis rules for 2025 has made Novak Djokovic 's hiring of Andy Murray a stroke of genius. Players can now receive 'brief and discreet instructions between points and during changeovers' from their corner. And none of Djokovic's rivals have a brainbox like Murray in their box.

Novak Djokovic did not want to rehash — or even discuss at all, really — what he said Friday was a months-old interview with GQ magazine in which he recalled having high levels of metal in his blood from food he was served while detained before being deported from Australia in 2022 .

Fans won't have to wait until the 2025 Australian Open final for a potential showdown between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. As the Associated

Novak Djokovic got the bright idea to hire the recently retired Andy Murray as his coach, at least through the Australian Open.

The 24-time grand slam champion spent time in quarantine after admitting to making a false statement on a travel document in 2022