Novak Djokovic, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot
Everybody knew that the Serbian wanted new motivations at this stage of his profession, having gone by a 2024 season far beneath expectations. The previous world number one continues to be hungry and needs to interrupt new information earlier than retiring from tennis, which is why he determined to contact his former rival proposing a really fascinating collaboration.
The previous Scottish champion left the skilled tour on the Paris Olympics in the summertime of 2024 and hardly anybody anticipated that he can be stopped for such a short while. The three-time Grand Slam champion had already acquired a number of fascinating presents, however Nole’s proposal couldn’t be refused.
Bublik slams Murray
Some contemplate this partnership very intriguing, whereas others are satisfied that it’s only a advertising operation that won’t assist Djokovic win one other Grand Slam title. The 37-year-old from Belgrade is already working towards at Melbourne Park, the place the Australian Open will start on January 12.
Djokovic and Murray© YouTube screenshot
In a protracted interview with ‘Match TV’, Kazakh ace Alexander Bublik strongly criticized Murray’s option to change into Djokovic’s new coach: “He has joined Novak Djokovic’s team. These are attempts to cling to something that no longer exists, to some echoes of the past. I think this is a problem.
I hope that it will not be like that for me, but I can’t say for sure. Maybe at 36, I will go to the Challenger in Bangkok, but I still hope that I will leave with a calm soul.”
The 24-time Grand Slam champion performed the Brisbane ATP 250 final week, the place he was defeated by Reilly Opelka within the quarterfinals.
