Mar 26, 2025 01:14 PM IST
TENNIS-MIAMI/ (PIX):Tennis-Djokovic constructing bond with Murray over golf, dinners
March 26 – Novak Djokovic mentioned working with coach Andy Murray nonetheless felt a bit surreal nevertheless it provided him the chance to lastly construct a private relationship with the Scot after their lengthy rivalry on court docket.
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Djokovic, a 24-times Grand Slam champion, appointed fellow former world primary Murray forward of this yr’s Australian Open and mentioned on the Qatar Open they might proceed working collectively for an indefinite interval.
The duo reunited throughout hardcourt tournaments in the USA and, after reaching the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, Djokovic mentioned he was grateful to have Murray on board.
“We shared the same stage, so to say, and were on the tour for a very long time and know each other for 20-25 years since the junior days,” Djokovic advised Sky Sports activities.
“But obviously when you’re rivals you don’t interact as much and actually as we were waiting for matches to restart after the rain today we had a very interesting talk.
“I’ve at all times had super respect for Andy, as a participant, however now much more in order an individual. He is such a pleasant man and I am actually grateful he cares about me doing properly on the court docket.”
Djokovic won 25 of his 36 matches against Murray and said he was still getting used to having the Briton in his corner.
“It is nonetheless surreal that one in all my largest rivals is my coach, and he is fist-bumping and leaping round within the field,” Djokovic said.
“Typically I pinch myself and ask myself ‘is that this actual? Is that this a dream?’ nevertheless it’s nice.
“We’re trying to get the most out of this relationship of player and coach and also to spend some quality time together. Miami has been good. We were here early, almost a week before the tournament started.
“We performed some golf, we loved some dinners collectively and we’re having enjoyable.”
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