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Novak Djokovic hires Andy Murray as his new coach

Former world No. 1s to work together at Australian Open

November 23, 2024

Novak Djokovic announced on social media on Saturday that his old friend and rival Andy Murray will be his new coach.

Born one week apart in May 1987, both reached the top of the PIF ATP Rankings and fought on the world’s biggest stages. Djokovic. Murray faced each other 36 times in the Lexus ATP Head2Heads, with 25 wins for the former.

Between them, they met in 19 finals, including the championship match at seven Majors and the 2016 Nitto ATP Finals. They last played in the final at Doha 2017. Murray retired from professional tennis earlier this year. at the Paris Olympic Games.

Djokovic announced in March that he had parted ways with his coach of six years, Goran Ivanisevic. Djokovic. Murray will work together in pre-season and during the Australian Open and will re-evaluate the partnership after the first Grand Slam of the year in Melbourne.

In a video posted on his social media to announce the partnership, Djokovic stated: “We’ve had some of the most epic battles in our sport. They called us game changers, risk takers, history makers. I thought our story might be over. It turns out that has a final chapter. The time has come for one of my toughest rivals to side with me. Welcome aboard coach, Andy Murray.”

“I’m excited to have one of my biggest rivals on my team, on the same side of the net, this time as my coach,” Djokovic said on his official website. “I’m looking forward to starting the season with Andy and having him by my side in Melbourne, where we have shared many extraordinary moments throughout our careers.”

“I will join Novak’s team during the preparation period, to help him arrive in the best possible shape for the Australian Open,” Murray said. “I’m very excited about it and looking forward to being on the same side of the net for a change. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to help him achieve his goals for next year.”

In 2024 Djokovic posted a match record of 37-9 according to Infosys ATP Stats. In January he will try to win his eleventh Australian Open to reach 100 titles in his career.