Andy Murray ’s decision to become Novak Djokovic ’s coach rocked the tennis world. The Brit only retired four months ago and is now stepping up to mentor arguably his biggest rival. Even one of Murray’s ex-coaches, Mark Petchey, was “surprised” by the news.

This former top-10 ranked star has come clean about a message he sent to Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as the tennis world reels in their impending team-up

Novak and Andy fought for the year-end no. 1 honor in 2016 until the final match. Murray defeated Djokovic in the ATP Finals title clash, securing his only year-end no. 1 season. Both players entered the ATP 250 event in Doha at the beginning of 2017 and reached the final.

Novak Djokovic has been told that success is no guarantee after hiring Andy Murray as his new coach. After scrapping it out for over a decade at tennis' summit, Djokovic and Murray have now put their rivalry aside to form a surprising partnership.

Novak Djokovic took time away from the practice court to visit the Qatar Grand Prix and was given a dressing down by new coach Andy Murray on social media

ANDY MURRAY will sensationally coach Novak Djokovic during the 2025 Australian Open. Having retired from professional tennis in the summer, the Scotsman will now work with his biggest rival in

Novak Djokovic surprised the entire tennis world when he announced his great rival, Andy Murray, as his coach for 2025! As he admitted, Novak also surprised himself, although he had a clear vision while picking his next coach. Djokovic parted ways with Goran Ivanisevic in April.

Djokovic admitted that his phone call with Murray caught the Scot "a little off guard" but stressed that the pair "connected really fast". The 37-year-old is said to have only taken a few days to agree to the role, less than four months after retiring at the Paris Olympics.

Tennis legend Andy Murray is teaming up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the 2025 Australian Open.

On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, Novak Djokovic explained why he hired former rival Andy Murray after being without a coach for six months.