Novak Djokovic reveals ‘unusual’ factor about working with Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic admits it feels a bit bizarre to now be sharing all of his sport secrets and techniques and insights with Andy Murray after years of competing towards one another and being one of many greatest rivals.

After asserting a shock partnership, the Serb and the newly retired Briton did a 10-day coaching block earlier than the world No. 7 departed for Australia. 

Now, Djokovic is about to kick off his season on the Brisbane Worldwide, the place he’s the highest seed and faces Rinky Hijikata within the first spherical. 

Nevertheless, his debut with Murray will not come till the Australian Open. 

Prior to now, the 2 giants confronted 36 instances and the Serb gained 25 of these conferences – together with successful 5 of their seven Grand Slam finals.

Djokovic: Unusual for me to share all these sorts of insights with Murray

“It’s strange for me to share all these kinds of insights about how I feel on the court, some of the secrets of what I’m going through, what I’m thinking about, how I see my game, with somebody who has been one of my top rivals,” the 37-year-old mentioned.

“But I’m so glad and very thankful that he has accepted to work with me, and in Australia … he’s very meticulous, dedicated and professional.”

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic© YouTube screenshot

In 2024, Djokovic did not win a single Grand Slam and the sensation is that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz separated themselves from the previous world No. 1. 

So when reflecting on his previous season and analyzing what he wanted to do subsequent, the Serb realized that he wished somebody who was in the identical place as him.

That is when he contacted Murray – who was left stunned by the provide – but it surely did not take lengthy earlier than he accepted it.

When the Australian Open begins, their partnership will probably be one of many important storylines of the event.