“He has a unique perspective on my game” – Murray to continue coaching Djokovic indefinitely

The Serb reached the semi-finals of this year’s Australian Open under Murray’s guidance, before injury put an end to their campaign in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, Australian Open, 2025

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray worked together at the 2025 Australian Open © Zuma / Psnewz

Jamie Malachy

February 18, 2025

One of the most unexpected tennis collaborations in recent memory is officially set to continue, as Novak Djokovic revealed that Andy Murray would remain on his coaching team until at least this season’s clay-court swing.

Speaking to the ATP Tour’s in-house media channel on the grounds of the Qatar Open – the 500-level event that Djokovic is competing in this week – the 24-time Grand Slam champion explained that he had initially told Murray he wanted to extend the partnership after the Australian Open, with the Scot then telling Djokovic that he would take some time to assess and talk it through with his family before making any formal commitments.

The Serb went on to confirm that Murray had now accepted the offer, and that the collaboration would continue “indefinitely”.

“We had a chat the day after I finished [at the Australian Open] – we reflected on the period we spent together. We agreed he was going to take some time and think, speak with his family members and see if he decides to keep working,” Djokovic said.

“I expressed my desire to continue the collaboration with him so I am really glad he did accept.”

While not currently out in Doha with Djokovic, the Serb intimated that Murray would travel as part of his team for the prestigious ‘Sunshine Double’ tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami next month, with the partnership extending into the future on an open-ended basis.

“It’s indefinite in terms of how long we are going to work together but we agreed we are going to work most likely in the States and then some clay-court tournaments and see how it goes after that,” Djokovic continued.

encouraging australian open campaign left door open for continued partnership

It is understood that the 10-time Australian Open champion was impressed with Murray’s contribution to his campaign in Melbourne, with Djokovic looking as though he’d returned to his typically ominous best at the season’s opening Grand Slam before a leg injury derailed his efforts.

The Serb took out Carlos Alcaraz in the last eight with a breathtaking display in what was the most anticipated match-up on the men’s side of the draw, but he sustained a muscle tear in his right leg in the process which led to Djokovic having to withdraw from the tournament in the semi-finals.

It was a disappointing end to a run that had been rapidly gathering immense intrigue and momentum, with Murray’s presence evidently a core component of this success.

If Djokovic feels as though there is some unfinished business that the pair can achieve together, it is now clear that Murray feels the same way as he commits to being in the Serb’s box for at least the next two months, heading into the build-up to Roland-Garros in the spring.

“he has a unique perspective of my game” – djokovic

“He obviously has a unique perspective on my game. He has played me and all of the current best players in the world and knows everyone well,” Djokovic went on to say.

“He knows exactly what we need to do tactically – the evolution of my game and what needs to be improved. He has a positive approach and has handled the whole pressure very well as it is a completely different situation from being there as a player.

“He has been terrific with all the other team members and while it was unfortunate the way the Australian Open finished with injury, we had a great run.”

While uncertainty remains around the length and longer-term nature of Murray’s presence in the Djokovic camp, there is now official clarity that this most unlikely of stories has not already come to a premature end.

Depending on how things develop over the next couple of months and beyond – especially at the Grand Slams – it may even be the case that this partnership is only really just getting started.