Novak Djokovic has admitted he is “sad” that most of his long-term rivals have retired from tennis. The 24-time Grand Slam winner namechecked Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal before appearing in an exhibition match in Buenos Aires to mark Juan Martin del Potro’s retirement.

Novak Djokovic surprised the entire tennis world when he announced his great rival, Andy Murray, as his coach for 2025! As he admitted, Novak also surprised himself, although he had a clear vision while picking his next coach. Djokovic parted ways with Goran Ivanisevic in April.

Novak Djokovic has described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone.

Novak Djokovic says his decision to appoint former rival Andy Murray as his coach was "a surprise to everyone" but is "exciting for tennis".

Murray will coach his long-time rival at the Australian Open in January after the pair announced a surprise alliance

Andy Roddick believes there was “zero reason” for the player-coach partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray to be announced shortly after Rafael Nadal’s retirement. The former world No 1 suggested Djokovic and Murray wanted to “dominate the headlines”,

Tennis fans were left stunned as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic announced a new coaching partnership earlier this year. The move signals a bold ambition from Djokovic, who experienced a Major-less year and has been without a permanent coach since March.

Here's why Novak Djokovic chose his former rival Andy Murray to join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.