Andy Murray says he’s “fine” with Novak Djokovic ranting at him as his coach during the Australian Open
Andy Murray seeks to bring his experience and insight to help Andy Murray win the 2025 Australian Open for the 11th time.
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Novak Djokovic has begun training with his new coach, Andy Murray, in Melbourne ahead of the first Grand Slam event at the Australian Open. The Serbian is seeking to extend his record at the tournament and will need the help of Murray to put him through, as he has been without a tour-level title for more than a year.
Also, Djokovic, who has already equaled Margaret Court’s all-time record with 24 Grand Slams, is aiming for more. The Serbian is aiming to win his 11th Australian Open and 25th Grand Slam title in Melbourne. However, to achieve that, he will need to have a good relationship with Murray, whose advice is keen to make it happen.
But, Djokovic is known for shouting at his team each time he’s playing poorly on the court. He has partnered with several legendary coaches like Boris Becker and Goran Ivanisevic but he ended up parting ways with them. After Djokovic featured in an exhibition match in Melbourne, Murray was asked whether he’s prone to Djokovic on-court ranting with his coaches as he often takes the brunt of his frustration at them.
Of course I’ve thought about it. I would think that I’d be one of the people that would maybe, hopefully, understand that side of things. I know it’s not easy out there, and it’s stressful, and at times he’s going to want to vent towards his team and his box. Providing that he’s giving his best effort and trying as hard as he can, I’m fine with him expressing himself how he wants.
Andy Murray said via Sky Sports
Djokovic has had two practice sessions at the Australian Open with Murray beside him. He played with Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper in each of them and is said to have won both. However, it’s just a practice session but also an obvious improvement. The 37-year-old will now focus his attention on the Australian Open, which starts on January 12.
Andy Murray shares details on how he decided to become Novak Djokovic’s coach
Obviously, Andy Murray will add invaluable insight to Novak Djokovic’s game. The British legend has played with him on the court since they were in the Junior category so he understands him. Also, Murray’s experience with top-level players, both older generation and new, positions him perfectly to provide Djokovic with the needed tools to succeed at the Australian Open.
However, Murray never won the Australian Open, but did finish as runners-up twice. During the aforementioned interview, he revealed how he decided to take on the role of Djokovic’s coach after the Serbian had persuaded him.
I know this court well, but I have never been able to win the title here, and this man (Novak) is the sole reason for that. Now I am here to try to sabotage him and prevent him from winning another. We exchanged some messages, had a long phone conversation, and Novak asked me if I could help. I did not expect it when he called. I told him I had to ask my wife, and she supported me quite a bit. It is a super unique opportunity, and we decided to give it a try, to see how it goes.
Andy Murray said
Djokovic has been drawn to face American Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round of the Australian Open. The Serbian will likely face Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals and Jannik Sinner in the final if he progresses to that stage.
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