Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray End Coaching Partnership Just Weeks Before the French Open

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray began their partnership in November, but joined forces at the Australian Open for the first time.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray End Coaching Partnership Just Weeks Before the French Open

Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic (Image via X/Tie Break Ten)

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their coaching partnership by mutual agreement after six months together. The news comes as a shock to the tennis world as the Serbian isn’t competing in the ongoing Italian Open and hasn’t had the best preparations ahead of the French Open.

The two former rivals announced their partnership in November last year and began working together for the first time during the off-season. They joined forces in four tournaments this season, but their collaboration has brought mixed results. In their first tournament together, Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open before retiring due to an injury.

The second time was at Indian Wells, which didn’t end well for Djokovic, but he bounced back at the Miami Open with five dominant straight sets victories and finished as runners-up after losing to Jakub Mensik in the final. However, he has not secured a victory in the European clay swing this season.

He lost in the opening round of the Monte Carlo Masters after losing to Alejandro Tabilo and then in Madrid after losing to Matteo Arnaldi, extending his losing streak to three matches. The Serbian pulled out of the ongoing Italian Open for the first time since 2006. It was expected that Djokovic and Murray would continue their relationship until the Wimbledon Championship, but they both confirmed their split on Tuesday (May 13).

Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together, and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months. I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.

Andy Murray said

Djokovic then took to social media to express his gratitude for their collaboration and also stressed that their partnership has deepened their friendship. The duo has been friends since their time in the juniors.

Thank you, Coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over the last six months on & off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.

Novak Djokovic wrote via Instagram

Djokovic has struggled on the court this season, despite playing in more tournaments than he did last season. After withdrawing from the Italian Open, he accepted a wildcard to the ATP 250 tournament in Geneva, which starts just a week before the French Open. The tournament will be a huge preparation for Djokovic, who is aiming to bounce back from his recent slump in the ATP this season.

Novak Djokovic engages in an intensive training session in Serbia after parting ways with Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic aims to arrive at the Geneva Open in top form, which is his last opportunity to gain his match rhythm and confidence ahead of the French Open. He was seen in his home country, Serbia, intensively training under the watchful eyes of Boris Bosnjakovic. Bosnjakovic isn’t a new face in Djokovic’s circle, as he has previously worked as the Head of Tennis at Novak Tennis Center in Belgrade.

Novak Djokovic Monte Carlo Masters 2025
Novak Djokovic (via X/We Love Tennis)

He’s known for his analytic approach and strategic planning. He was also added to Djokovic’s team after the 37-year-old parted ways with his long-term coach Goran Ivanisevic in March last year. However, it remains to be seen whether Bosnjakovic will assume the role of Djokovic’s head coach or it is just a one-time collaboration.

Djokovic, who is yet to win a match on clay this season, is in dire need of a victory to boost his confidence ahead of the Roland Garros, which starts on May 25. The Serbian played in Geneva last year but reached the semi-finals and lost to eventual runners-up Tomas Machac. He hopes to do better at this year’s edition of the tournament.

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