Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has announced Andy Murray as his new head coach in a shocking development. The Serbian star has been without a head coach since parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic.

Eurosport tennis expert Alex Corretja has backed Andy Murray to succeed as Novak Djokovic’s new trainer. Djokovic recently made the surprise announcement that Murray, who only retired this year, would be teaming up with him as trainer. The 37-year-old has fallen down the world rankings of late, and is currently world No. 8 in men’s tennis.

It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome aboard, coach Andy Murray,” the 24-time men’s Grand Slam singles champ posted on social media Saturday.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals - Djokovic won five to Murray’s two but was the opponent for the Scot’s crowning achievement at Wimbledon in 2013.

Andy Murray is going to team up with former rival Novak Djokovic as his coach for the Australian Open; Murray retired from tennis after the Paris Olympics in the summer; Djokovic will be looking for a

By Charlie Eccleshare, Callum Davis and Matthew Futterman Novak Djokovic has appointed his former rival and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray as his new coach. Murray, 37, called time on his illustrious 19-year career after the Paris Olympics in August but is returning to tennis to help the 24-time Grand Slam winner’s preparations for the Australian Open,

Recently retired Andy Murray will team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January.

Retired tennis great Andy Murray has agreed to join Novak Djokovic's team and will coach him at the Australian Open next year, the Serbian 24-times Grand Slam champion said on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic has appointed a new member to his coaching team as he prepares to compete for his 25th Grand Slam trophy at the Australian Open in January. The new member's name? Andy Murray.