‘I wonder if Andy Murray can contribute to Novak Djokovic’s game’: Rublev questions Serbian’s coaching decision
Andrey Rublev has expressed his doubts about Novak Djokovic’s decision to hire Andy Murray as his new coach, questioning what the two-time Olympic gold medalist could potentially contribute to Djokovic’s already well-established game.
Rublev, who has competed against both Djokovic and Murray at the top level for years, pointed out the unusual nature of the pairing. While Djokovic has dominated the sport for over a decade, Murray’s career has been more focused on overcoming injuries and achieving success under his own unique style. Rublev wonders if Murray, having a different approach to the game, can offer the kind of insights Djokovic might need at this stage of his illustrious career.
“I wonder what Murray can contribute to Djokovic’s game,” Rublev said. “Murray is a great player, but his game is different from Djokovic’s. Novak has been at the top of tennis for so many years, he knows everything about tennis. I don’t know what a coach like Murray can bring to him.”
The decision to bring in Murray, who has only recently retired and has no coaching experience, has surprised many in the tennis world. While some see it as an intriguing move, others, like Rublev, remain skeptical about how it could enhance Djokovic’s chances to keep competing with the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have recently risen to prominence in men’s tennis.
However, Rublev was quick to acknowledge that Djokovic is a player who has always made calculated decisions, so there might be more to the hiring than meets the eye. The pairing of the two former world number ones is bound to generate intrigue in the coming season, and the tennis community will be closely watching how it plays out.
