Alexander Zverev jokes that Novak Djokovic is refusing to retire because they agreed for the Serb to become his coach once he is done with pro tennis. On Thursday, the German tennis star and the record 24-time Grand Slam champion clashed at Rod Laver Arena in an exhibition match.

Andy Murray has arrived in Melbourne to help Novak Djokovic with his Australian Open preparations. Just months after retiring, the Brit is back on the tour as a coach, working with his biggest rival. Murray got a chance to practice with Djokovic on the hallowed courts of Melbourne Park but he made a sad complaint after hitting a few balls.

Andy Murray has revealed his immediate reaction at 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic asking him to be his coach for the upcoming Australian Open. Murray, who retired from playing following the 2024 Paris Olympics,

Murray, who retired in August, jokingly blames Djokovic as the main reason he never captured an Australian Open title.

Novak Djokovic, who is in search of the eluding 25th Grand Slam, took the startling decision of including his former rival Andy Murray to his coaching team in November 2024.

Andy Murray has no problem whatsoever if Novak Djokovic needs to ‘vent towards his team’ at the 2025 Australian Open during his matches. Djokovic delighted tennis fans in November when he surprisingly announced his former Big Four rival Murray had joined his coaching set-up on a short-term basis.