Novak Djokovic has revealed he will be playing in the Brisbane International, beginning Dec. 29 ... though newly-appointed coach and recently retired tennis star Andy Murray will not be in attendance.

Novak Djokovic is poised to launch his 2025 season at the Brisbane International without new coach Andy Murray.This marks an enthralling union between two former court adversaries, positioning Murray as the pre-season and Grand Slam strategist for Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open.

Djokovic's new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him for the Australian Open warm-up, Murray's team said.

One of the more popular theories was that Djokovic wanted someone who was competing against the current group of players on the ATP Tour. And if that was the case, Murray - who retired from pro tennis during the Paris Olympics - was the right man for that job.

Andy Murray is not expected to link up with Novak Djokovic next month at the Brisbane International, where the former world No 1 will begin his 2025 season.

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

In Brisbane, the former world No. 1 will be joined by returning Nick Kyrgios, Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune and Frances Tiafoe. When it comes to the Brisbane women's edition, there will be world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka along with four other top-10 players - Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina.

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

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.