Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic for the Australian Open | Andy Murray

Andy Murray has announced he will start the 2025 season as the new coach of his former rival Novak Djokovic in a sensational first coaching role since his retirement from the sport.

The 37-year-olds, who were born just a week apart, have competed against each other as childhood rivals, facing each other 36 times on the ATP Tour.

After 19 years as a professional, Murray retired from playing at the Olympic Games this year. Djokovic, meanwhile, won gold at the Olympics for the first time, the only major trophy he had not previously won. Murray will train Djokovic at least until the end of the Australian Open. The Serbian won 25 times to the Scot’s 11, including in four Australian Open finals and a semi, but Murray won at the 2012 US Open and Wimbledon in 2013 for his first two grand slam titles.

Novak Djokovic commented: “I’m excited to have one of my biggest rivals on the same side of the net as my coach. I’m looking forward to starting the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy, with whom I’ve shared many exceptional moments on Australian soil.”

Andy Murray commented: “I’ll be joining Novak’s team in the off-season and helping him prepare for the Australian Open. I’m really looking forward to it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, and help him achieve his goals.”

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