Novak Djokovic & Andy Murray’s undisclosed coaching salary arrangement intrigues former American pros

Novak Djokovic’s surprise collaboration with Andy Murray has the tennis world buzzing—especially with the mystery surrounding Murray’s coaching compensation. While the exact details of the deal remain under wraps, speculation has ignited plenty of commentary from former pros like John Isner and Sam Querrey.

On a recent podcast, Isner floated the idea of an incentive-based structure, saying, “It has to be heavily incentive-based—like, ‘I win a Masters, here’s a flat fee,’ not just a percentage of prize money.”

Querrey took it a step further, imagining two possible scenarios: “Murray could be saying, ‘Just pay my expenses, I want to be part of the ride,’ which sounds insane. Or he could be like, ‘Look, if I’m leaving my family, I need 25% of the prize money.’” He added that regardless of the arrangement, Djokovic is likely generous enough to “take care of him.”

Djokovic and Murray, longtime rivals and close friends, recently teamed up in a training capacity ahead of the Madrid Open, fueling speculation about a deeper coaching relationship. While nothing has been made official, the prospect of two legends collaborating in this way has drawn the attention of fans and fellow players alike.

As Djokovic gears up for another title run and Murray continues to explore his post-playing career, the tennis world is watching closely to see how this high-profile partnership unfolds—both on and off the court.