In an unexpected move, Novak Djokovic has revealed that former rival Andy Murray will join his team as a coach for the upcoming Australian Open. The announcement has taken the te

Djokovic announced this past week that Murray would join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.

Djokovic admitted that his phone call with Murray caught the Scot "a little off guard" but stressed that the pair "connected really fast". The 37-year-old is said to have only taken a few days to agree to the role, less than four months after retiring at the Paris Olympics.

Murray will coach the 24-times Grand Slam champion at the Australian Open in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Novak Djokovic believes he has made the 'perfect' choice by enlisting the help of Andy Murray despite claims that his former rival could become a target for 'violent' outbursts. Murray has agreed to coach Djokovic during the off-season in a surprise development which made headlines earlier this month.

Novak Djokovic has taken on Andy Murray as his coach for the Australian Open. It makes sense to put half of the original Big Four in men's tennis together again.

Novak Djokovic says his decision to appoint former rival Andy Murray as his coach was "a surprise to everyone" but is "exciting for tennis".

Murray will coach his long-time rival at the Australian Open in January after the pair announced a surprise alliance

Tennis fans were left stunned as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic announced a new coaching partnership earlier this year. The move signals a bold ambition from Djokovic, who experienced a Major-less year and has been without a permanent coach since March.