Novak Djokovic made a surprising announcement that left everyone stunned: Andy Murray is now his coach.
This news seemed like a prank, but it was real and took everyone by surprise when Djokovic revealed Murray would join him for the off-season and the 2025 Australian Open.
Nobody saw this coming, especially since Murray just retired a few months back, and Djokovic spent all of 2024 without a coach . Yet, here they are, teaming up.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rs Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Unexpected Tennis Partnership:
In 2025, we’ll witness a unique duo: a 24-time Grand Slam winner being coached by someone who has three Grand Slam titles to his name. How long will this partnership last? That’s anyone’s guess! It’s Murray’s first time coaching after retiring from playing; he might not even know if he’ll enjoy it yet.
Julien Benneteau shared his thoughts on this unexpected pairing with RMC Sports. He pointed out that being an excellent player doesn’t automatically translate to being an excellent coach. “It’s not because you were a great player that you are a good coach and that guarantees success as a coach,” he said.
Murray’s role won’t be about changing Djokovic’s techniques but more about offering support and discussing strategies. “Andy Murray will have the role of coach, not trainer,” Benneteau explained.
Fans might think it’s cool to see these two legends working together in such an unexpected way!
Though details about Murray’s exact duties remain unclear, Benneteau believes this move sends a message to rivals like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. At 37 years old, Djokovic aims for his 25th Grand Slam title—something no one else has done before—and perhaps having Murray on board is the final piece he needs.
Benneteau also mentioned Alexander Zverev as another key player in the mix since he ended 2024 ranked World No. 2. “We must not forget [Alexander] Zverev who finished the year with a bang,” Benneteau added.
What do you think? Will this new team-up help Djokovic achieve his goals?
