Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic ‘decide’ on coaching future as Wimbledon call made

By celebrityinfo.online On Feb 11, 2025

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Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic Set to Continue Coaching Partnership in 2025

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are reportedly set to extend their coaching partnership through the French Open and Wimbledon this year. The two former rivals joined forces last autumn, with Murray taking on a coaching role for Djokovic ahead of the 2025 tennis season.

Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, had Murray in his corner for the Australian Open, where he reached the semi-finals before being forced to retire due to a groin muscle tear during his match against Alexander Zverev.

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Murray and Djokovic Planning for the Season Ahead

According to The Times, the duo plans to continue working together, provided ongoing discussions between them go well. They are currently deciding on Djokovic’s 2025 schedule, with the Indian Wells Masters in March expected to be their next meeting point.

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The French Open begins in late May, followed by Wimbledon at the end of June—both of which Murray is expected to coach Djokovic through.

Murray on His New Role: ‘It’s Definitely Harder Playing’

Following Djokovic’s withdrawal from the Australian Open, Murray spoke about his experience on the sidelines.

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“It’s definitely harder playing, that’s for sure. I would dispute people that say that it’s harder watching from the sides. I know how stressful it can be out there playing the matches.”

While some expected coaching to be a nerve-wracking experience, Murray admitted that he remained calm during Djokovic’s matches, focusing on his role rather than emotions.

“I felt a lot of nerves in the build-up to the matches, but when I was watching, I felt like I was able to switch that off. I felt calm at the side and was sort of watching, trying to do my job.”

Djokovic’s Injury and the Challenge of Coaching a Champion

Djokovic’s semi-final exit in Melbourne was a major disappointment, especially after he had defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-stakes quarter-final clash. Murray acknowledged the frustration of losing due to injury.

“When you get to that stage of the tournament, you feel like you’re getting very close to something very special – and it’s unfortunate if the body’s not responding in the way that you would like.”

However, he emphasized that Djokovic has a history of overcoming adversity, saying:

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“With Novak, there’s always hope because of how great a player he is and how he has found ways out of difficult situations before. It just wasn’t to be this time.”

Murray on His Role in Djokovic’s Success

Despite his high-profile role in Djokovic’s camp, Murray is quick to downplay his influence.

“At times, it feels a little bit embarrassing that because of my relationship with Novak, how much people talk about that or when there’s a good result, that it’s because I’ve helped him.”

He credited Djokovic’s longtime coaching team, stating:

“I’m fully aware that the team that is with him has done an incredible job over many, many years to allow him to still be competing at this level at the age that he’s at. They’ve been really helpful to me – it’s been great to be a part of.”

What’s Next for Djokovic and Murray?

With Djokovic expected to return for Indian Wells in March, all eyes will be on how his body holds up after his Australian Open injury. If his recovery goes smoothly, the French Open and Wimbledon could be major tests for the Djokovic-Murray coaching partnership.

For Murray, this new role signals an exciting chapter in his career as he transitions from player to mentor and strategist for one of the sport’s greatest legends.

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