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.

Novak Djokovic's former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray does not want the Serbian to suppress his emotions on court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts as long as the 24-times major winner gives his all at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic says he still feels a bit of trauma when he travels to Australia. He says that stems from his deportation from the country in 2022 because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19.

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The AO Opening Week exhibition events have confirmed a mixed doubles match featuring Olympic gold medalists, led by Novak Djokovic. The Paris 2024 men’s gold medalist will partner with Zheng Qinwen, the women’s gold medalist,

Andy Murray has said he does not want Djokovic to suppress his emotions on court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) and coach Andy Murray look on during a training session ahead of the ... [+] Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 7, 2025. (Photo

The Scot is helping out his former big rival, having previously said he ‘can’t think of anything worse to do right now’ than coaching.

Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray practice for the first time ahead of the Australian Open.