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.

Novak Djokovic took time away from the practice court to visit the Qatar Grand Prix and was given a dressing down by new coach Andy Murray on social media

Novak Djokovic surprised the entire tennis world when he announced his great rival, Andy Murray, as his coach for 2025! As he admitted, Novak also surprised himself, although he had a clear vision while picking his next coach. Djokovic parted ways with Goran Ivanisevic in April.

ANDY MURRAY will sensationally coach Novak Djokovic during the 2025 Australian Open. Having retired from professional tennis in the summer, the Scotsman will now work with his biggest rival in

Djokovic admitted that his phone call with Murray caught the Scot "a little off guard" but stressed that the pair "connected really fast". The 37-year-old is said to have only taken a few days to agree to the role, less than four months after retiring at the Paris Olympics.

Novak and Andy fought for the year-end no. 1 honor in 2016 until the final match. Murray defeated Djokovic in the ATP Finals title clash, securing his only year-end no. 1 season. Both players entered the ATP 250 event in Doha at the beginning of 2017 and reached the final.

Djokovic on Saturday announced that Murray will be joining his team as a coach through the 2025 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic surprised everyone when he announced last week that Andy Murray will join his coaching team ahead of the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian explained his decision. Last week, the tennis world was shocked by the news that the recently retired Andy Murray will be coaching Novak Djokovic in the upcoming Australian Open.