Might 13, 2025 03:51 PM IST
Andy Murray will now not coach former rival Novak Djokovic, the pair introduced Tuesday, ending their six-month partnership.
Andy Murray will now not be teaching former rival Novak Djokovic, ending their six-month partnership, the pair introduced Tuesday.
Andy Murray will now not be teaching former rival Novak Djokovic, ending their six-month partnership(REUTERS)
Djokovic shocked the tennis world in November when he stated he had employed the retired Murray, who had no observe report as a coach, to guide his off-court staff.
However the two 37-year-olds have already parted firm, with Britain’s Murray thanking Serbia star Djokovic for an “unbelievable opportunity”.
Their break up comes after Djokovic, the winner of a report 24 males’s Grand Slam singles titles, endured a troublesome begin to the season — together with shedding his first match at his final two tournaments.
“Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months,” stated Murray in a press release.
“I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season,” added the Scot, who defeated Djokovic within the 2012 US Open and 2013 Wimbledon finals to win two of his three Grand Slam titles.
Their partnership began properly, with Djokovic defeating Carlos Alcaraz on the Australian Open, solely to retire by means of harm throughout his semi-final towards Alexander Zverev.
However success has since proved elusive, with Djokovic saying Tuesday: “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun and support over last six months on and off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.”
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