Andy Murray has confirmed his first coaching role as he will team up with old rival Novak Djokovic.
By Yasmin Syed
12:14, Wed, Nov 27, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:14, Wed, Nov 27, 2024
Comment section
CONTINUE READING
Novak Djokovic Andy Murray Laver Cup 2022 – Day Two
Novak Djokovic has confirmed that Andy Murray will be his new coach (Image: Getty)
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic dropped a bombshell over the weekend, announcing that the Brit would be the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s new coach.
Advertisement
It’s a statement of intent from the Serb, who did not win a Major this year and had been without a full-time coach since March.
Retired pro Alex Corretja believes Murray will create a “different” Djokovic but he’s already dropped hints about the world No. 7’s potential retirement.
Related articles
Andy Murray told ‘everything won’t revolve around you’ after joining Djokovic
Andy Murray ‘rejected top ATP and WTA stars’ before Novak Djokovic agreement
Djokovic has had an unusual year. He won the one title that always evaded him – an Olympic gold medal – but he couldn’t lift any other trophies and suffered some early exits to lower-ranked players at big tournaments like the US Open and Indian Wells.
The world No. 7 ended his season early when he pulled out of the Paris Masters and ATP Finals. There were doubts about his motivation levels but he later confirmed he was as driven as ever and wanted to go “full throttle” in the off-season.
And the Olympic champion has certainly made a statement of intent by hiring Murray as his new coach. The Brit will work with his old rival during the off-season and into the Australian Open.
While there’s no telling how their partnership will go, Murray has been tipped to bring about a “different” version of Djokovic.
Alex Corretja has questioned whether Novak Djokovic is trying to go out on a high (Image: Getty)
Just in ‘Sinner made me feel so ashamed I immediately decided to retire from tennis’
Stay up-to-date with the latest Tennis news
Join us on WhatsApp
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Daily Express – Tennis Newsletter
Enter your email address here
SUBSCRIBE
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Explaining how the three-time Major winner could help the Serb, Corretja told Eurosport: “I think he could maybe bring something to surprise the opponents.
Advertisement
“I think Novak needs to start doing things a bit differently. He’s been very solid and very consistent, but at the same time, I think he will try to be maybe more aggressive and, you know, play even less.”
Djokovic and Murray have known each other since they were children and played on the biggest stages with Grand Slam trophies and the No. 1 ranking on the line. And the retired Spaniard thinks that having Murray in his corner will keep the 37-year-old accountable.
He added: “In order to be committed, you need to bring someone that you feel like you want to be committed to. Because he’s such a legend as well. So it’s like, ‘I can’t just let him down.’”
Related articles
Novak Djokovic could target Andy Murray as fears raised over ‘violent’ outbursts
Tennis umpire called out for antics as Kokkinakis makes ‘you’re f*****’ comment
Kyrgios takes fresh shots at ex-colleagues as star calls for drastic shake-up
But Corretja has also questioned whether the decision has been made to help Djokovic stay motivated as he enters the latter stage of his career – to go out on a high and have some fun before retiring.
Advertisement
“If you bring someone as special as Andy, you need to give your 100 per cent and this little gas that Novak feels that he still has in the tank,” he continued.
“I think he needs to explore that in order to finish his career and say, ‘I gave it all, and now I don’t think it’s a matter of results.’ It’s more like tennis-wise, practising, having fun, enjoying, laughing. I think we could have a different version of Novak.”
Only time will tell whether Djokovic does soon hang up his racket. For now, he will no doubt be hungry to get his hands on his 25th Slam title at the Australian Open in January, where he’s set to have Murray in his boxing to spur him on and give him some new tactics.
Related articles
Del Potro’s injury hell as star takes ‘seven pills a day’ and wants prosthesis
Madison Keys marries her coach as six tennis stars attend wedding
Latest videos
I’m A Celebrity stars terrified after unwelcome intruder breaks into camp
ITV Coronation Street fans fume over ‘unrealistic’ Carla storyline
I’m A Celeb’s Reverend Richard spills wild bust up as fans praise ‘unlikely’ friendship
Danny Jones’ mum ‘wanted to hug’ him as she was left in tears over I’m A Celeb admission
Strictly Come Dancing pro caught screaming at star is forced to defend footage
I’m A Celebrity Coleen Rooney’s makes dig at husband along with rare admission
Strictly Come Dancing star issues defiant message after calls for host to be axed
Strictly Come Dancing star dealt ‘kiss of death’ as fans say exit ‘sealed’
ITV I’m A Celeb Danny Jones’ heartbroken wife in tears after emotional admission
Inside Shetland actor Lewis Howden’s famous family including BBC soap actress sister
Emma Raducanu volunteers to help British public as tennis icon gives back to community
Novak Djokovic hiring Andy Murray is an ‘act of war’ as Brit’s family stepped in
Olympic tennis champion handed Australian Open blow with coach to miss tournament
Tennis umpire Rafael Nadal wanted banned clears up his relationship with Spaniard
Andy Murray told honest truth about returning to tennis so soon after retiring
‘Jannik Sinner made me feel so ashamed I immediately decided to retire from tennis’
Nick Kyrgios takes fresh shots at former colleagues as star calls for drastic shake-up
Andy Murray ‘rejected top ATP and WTA stars’ before striking Novak Djokovic agreement
Tennis umpire called out for antics as Thanasi Kokkinakis makes ‘you’re f*****’ comment
Andy Murray told ‘everything won’t revolve around you’ after joining Novak Djokovic camp
Novak Djokovic could target Andy Murray as fears raised over ‘violent’ outbursts
HOROSCOPESAPPSWEATHERPAPER
HOME
NEWS
SHOWBIZ & TV
SPORT
COMMENT
FINANCE
TRAVEL
ENTERTAINMENT
LIFE & STYLE
TODAY’S PAPER
Thursday, 28th November 2024
See today’s front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive.
CONNECT WITH US
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on Snapchat
Check our YouTube channel
Subscribe to our rss feed
Play Express Wins Apps
Horoscopes Puzzles
Shop Partner Stories
Hopsmore Beer Club Beauty Box Subscription
Sitemap Site Archive
About Us Social Media
Journalists How to Complain
Report A Tech Issue Advertising
Affiliate advertising Cookie Policy
Cookies Settings Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy Community Standards
AI Notice Syndication and Licensing
Clarifications and Corrections InYourArea
Developed
by Netro42 mynewsassistant
IPSO RegulatedCopyright ©2024 Express Newspapers. “Daily Express” is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.
