In a surprising turn of events, tennis legends Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their coaching partnership after just six months, both players confirmed on Tuesday.
A Bold Move That Shocked Tennis Fans
Back in November, Novak Djokovic made headlines when he brought on retired rival Andy Murray as his coach — despite Murray having no prior experience in coaching. The unexpected move was seen as a bold gamble by Djokovic, who holds a record 24 men’s Grand Slam singles titles.
Murray Thanks Djokovic for the “Unbelievable Opportunity”
Announcing the end of their collaboration, Britain’s Andy Murray expressed gratitude:
“Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months,” he said.
Murray, who beat Djokovic in the finals of the 2012 US Open and 2013 Wimbledon, added, “I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.”
A Rough Start to the 2025 Season
The split follows a challenging start to the season for Djokovic. Despite an early highlight — a win over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open — Djokovic had to retire injured during his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev. Since then, he has struggled, losing his opening matches in his last two tournaments.
Djokovic Responds with Warm Words
Djokovic also shared kind words about the short-lived partnership:
“Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun and support over the last six months, on and off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.”
What’s Next for Both Legends?
At 37 years old, both Murray and Djokovic are nearing the twilight of their careers, but their mutual respect and long-standing rivalry have clearly grown into a strong friendship. While Murray returns to his post-retirement life, Djokovic will now look to regroup and bounce back with a new coaching setup for the rest of the season.
