Novak Djokovic told what is completely different about him now compared to the start of the 2024 season

Novak Djokovic’s 2024 season was centred around one key fortnight – the Paris Olympics.

His crowning achievement finally came at the Games, where he won his first Olympic gold medal in singles to complete the ‘Golden Slam’.

Despite this triumph, he experienced one of his least successful seasons in terms of tour-level results, securing only one title beyond the Olympics and failing to claim a Grand Slam for the first time in over a decade.

The Serb faced stiff competition from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with Sinner defeating him in several key matches, including the Shanghai Masters final and Australian Open semi-final.

Now however, with Djokovic appointing Andy Murray as his new coach, one of the most enterprising rivalries of all time has taken a remarkable twist.

Novak Djokovic told he’s undergone a major change heading into 2025

Djokovic’s decision to bring Murray into his coaching team has sparked widespread discussion across the tennis world.

Many have commented on the unusual nature of this partnership, noting how their careers have paralleled each other for decades.

Both players share a deep understanding of the modern game and of each other, forged from years of intense competition and tactical battles.

Nenad Zimonjic, former Serbian Davis Cup captain and doubles number one, offered his perspective, suggesting Murray will allow his rival to thrive next season.

“Novak is very intelligent when making important decisions, and his professional career proves that. He always trusted me in moments when he needed the help of someone close he could rely on,” he told Ubitennis.

“I think Andy Murray can perform this role very effectively because they know each other well, have similar playing styles, and tactically, the Scotsman was one of the best in the world. Everything he has experienced in his career can greatly help him in his new role. I believe this relationship could work well.”

Suggesting that Djokovic now has a different outlook, he added: “He always has ambitious goals, and right now, his main aim is to win another Grand Slam. He knows he can achieve it, and currently, I see him much more motivated than at the beginning of 2024.

“He was lost in his game, lacked ambition, but we were able to work well on various aspects before the Olympics, and the results showed. I hope things go very well for Murray as a coach.”

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A glittering run saw the Serb run into all manner of opponents, including a 60th meeting with Rafael Nadal in the second round.

Just weeks after his Wimbledon final defeat to Alcaraz, it felt inevitable that the pair would meet again, especially given Sinner’s withdrawal.

Djokovic went all week without dropping a single set to capture the title he had based his whole year around.