Novak Djokovic has revealed he will be playing in the Brisbane International, beginning Dec. 29 ... though newly-appointed coach and recently retired tennis star Andy Murray will not be in attendance.

Djokovic's new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him for the Australian Open warm-up, Murray's team said.

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One of the more popular theories was that Djokovic wanted someone who was competing against the current group of players on the ATP Tour. And if that was the case, Murray - who retired from pro tennis during the Paris Olympics - was the right man for that job.

Andy Murray is not expected to link up with Novak Djokovic next month at the Brisbane International, where the former world No 1 will begin his 2025 season.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Hiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months.

In Brisbane, the former world No. 1 will be joined by returning Nick Kyrgios, Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune and Frances Tiafoe. When it comes to the Brisbane women's edition, there will be world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka along with four other top-10 players - Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina.

Djokovic split with his coach after six years earlier this summer, and he's counting on Andy Murray to help him prepare for the Australian Open.

Recently retired Andy Murray is going to team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January.