Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their coaching partnership after six months together. The decision comes on the back of the Serb’s poor run of results this season.
“Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together,” said Djokovic in a statement.
Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iXqkdIN2Gb
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) May 13, 2025
Djokovic and Murray announced their blockbuster association in late November 2024, only months after the latter had announced his retirement. The duo were off the blocks finely, with an injured Djokovic defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals earlier this year before being forced to retire from the next round against Alexander Zverev.
Djokovic had lavished praise on Murray’s work ethic and had agreed to extend their stint up until Wimbledon this year. However, the 24-time Grand Slam champion has struggled on his way back from injury. Djokovic suffered three losses before heading into the Miami Open where he suffered a defeat in the final against Jakub Mensik. He has since marked another three-match losing streak, including the straight-sets opening-round exits before world No 32, Alejandro Tabilo in Monte Carlo, and No/ 44, Matteo Arnaldi in Madrid. The latest defeat also prompted Djokovic to withdraw from the Italian Open.
“Kind of a new reality for me, I have to say,” Djokovic said in Madrid. “Trying to win a match or two, not really thinking about getting far in the tournament. It’s a completely different feeling from what I had in 20-plus years of professional tennis, so it’s kind of a challenge for me mentally to really face these sensations on the court, going out early now regularly in the tournaments.”
“Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months. I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season,” Murray said in a statement.
The 37-year-olds, born just a week apart in May, have competed with each other as rivals since their childhood days. In 36 meetings at the professional level, Djokovic has held a superior record over the Briton, winning on 25 occasions.
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