On August 1st, the 37-year-old’s profession – that lasted 19 years – got here to an finish after he and Daniel Evans misplaced their Paris Olympics quarterfinal match.Â
“Never even liked tennis anyway,” the previous two-time Wimbledon winner wrote on X after taking part in the final professional match of his profession.
Djokovic brings up that put up
After revealing Murray as his coach for the primary Grand Slam of the yr, the report 10-time Australian Open champion had jokes.Â
“He never liked retirement anyway,” the world No. 7 wrote on X.Â
He by no means preferred retirement anyway. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 23, 2024
As rivals, Djokovic and the Briton met quite a few instances on the most important levels – particularly on the Australian Open – the place they clashed in 4 finals – every of these conferences was received by the present all-time champion at Melbourne Park..Â
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic© YouTube screenshot
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And after the Serb prevented him a number of instances from changing into an Australian Open champion, Murray is now set to assist the previous world No. 1 attempt to make all of it the best way at Melbourne Park in January.
“I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net as my coach. Looking forward to the start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy, with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on Australian soil,” Djokovic stated in an announcement.
