Australian Open 2025: Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at tournament
Djokovic is level with Margaret Court for the most major singles titles by any player.
It would be fitting for him to overtake the Australian legend in Melbourne, where he has enjoyed huge success over the years, but he had a difficult 2024 by his high standards.
Djokovic did not win a major title for the first time since 2017, beaten in the Australian Open semi-finals by world number one Jannik Sinner before losing to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.
He did, however, clinch a long-awaited Olympic gold in Paris – something he described as his “greatest achievement”.
Murray and Djokovic have maintained a good friendship throughout their years on tour, having been born just weeks apart and growing up as junior rivals.
Djokovic leads the head-to-head 25-11 but Murray claimed memorable victories over him to win the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon a year later.
“I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off-season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open,” Murray said.
“I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals.”
Djokovic made changes to his team this year, including parting ways with long-time coach Goran Ivanisevic.
The Olympic medal was the only title he won in 2024 and he ended his season early after sustaining an unspecified injury.
It is the first season since 2005 in which he has not won an ATP event, and only the fourth since 2008 in which he has not won one of the four Grand Slam titles.
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