Djokovic’s Coach Accused of Clinging to the Past

Novak Djokovic’s Coach Accused of Clinging to the Past

Only a few months after Andy Murray retired from professional tennis at the Olympics, he signed a coaching contract with his former rival, Novak Djokovic. This partnership began during the off-season and ahead of the Australian Open. Murray, now in Melbourne, had his first training session with Djokovic on Tuesday. Djokovic is aiming to claim his record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, which has become a major goal for him. The Serbian tennis star has already won 10 titles at the prestigious tournament.

Djokovic’s 2024 Season: A Mixed Year

The 37-year-old Djokovic had a challenging 2024 season, winning only one title—an Olympic gold medal—and experiencing several early exits in major tournaments. Despite this, he has shown his continued determination by announcing that Murray would begin coaching him during the off-season at Melbourne Park. Djokovic is eager to achieve even more success at the Australian Open and beyond.

World Reacts to Djokovic and Murray’s Powerful Partnership

This new partnership has caused a stir in the tennis world. Retired tennis star Jeremy Chardy supports the duo working together year-round, while Alexander Bublik has stated that Murray is “clinging to the past.”

Why Andy Murray Has a Key Advantage as Djokovic’s New Coach

Tennis legend Stefan Edberg, who has worked as a coach with Roger Federer in the past, recently weighed in on why Murray has a significant advantage in his new coaching role. Edberg, who won six Grand Slam titles, explained that Murray’s recent retirement puts him in a unique position compared to other former top players who have transitioned to coaching.

Edberg’s Perspective on Murray’s Coaching Edge

Edberg told BBC: “Previously, we’ve had former number one players becoming coaches, such as Ivan Lendl and Boris Becker, but we’ve all been retired for many years.”

“Murray, however, is essentially still directly involved in the tour, so he has all the up-to-date information about the players who are currently competing.”

In addition to his insights into current players, Edberg believes that Murray’s presence as Djokovic’s coach will provide a valuable motivational boost for the Serbian star.