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

Novak Djokovic described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone but said he could not be more excited by the prospect of the two former world number ones working together.

Novak Djokovic has taken on Andy Murray as his coach for the Australian Open. It makes sense to put half of the original Big Four in men's tennis together again.

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

Novak Djokovic described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone but said he could not be more excited by the prospect of the two former world number ones working together.

Novak Djokovic believes that Andy Murray’s experiences and similar mindset made him the perfect profile for his new coach. Djokovic stunned the tennis world last weekend when he appointed Murray as his new full-time coach just four months after the Scotsman hung up his racquets.

Novak Djokovic has described Andy Murray as the “perfect coach” for him as he expressed his excitement ahead of the pair’s collaboration. The 37-year-old tennis legend admitted the move was “a shock decision” and that Murray was “caught off guard” when approached.

Novak Djokovic has revealed Andy Murray was left stunned after he approached the Briton about coaching him at the 2025 Australian Open. The move was confirmed last weekend, with many figures within the tennis world left taken aback.