Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has accepted a coaching role with Novak Djokovic for the upcoming Australian Open. Murray, who retired from professional tennis in 2019, revealed that a phone call with Djokovic led to him changing his mind about coaching. Murray and Djokovic have a long history, having faced each other in four Grand Slam finals, including Murray's 2012 US Open victory.
Andy Murray has revealed how quickly he changed his mind on going into coaching after a phone call with Novak Djokovic.It's the Brit's first coaching role since he called time on his career in professional tennis, during which he won three Grand Slams."I was actually playing golf," he said. "We'd actually been exchanging messages. Novak had messaged me just wanting to chat.
"And then 30 minutes later I was in the car and I called Novak, and then we had a conversation and he asked if I would be interested in helping, which I obviously wasn't expecting.Gauff faces blockbuster US Open rematch and potential icy showdown in Australian finalAustralian Open results and schedule: Djokovic in action as Sinner and Sabalenka defend
He lost two Australian Open finals against Djokovic in 2011 and 2013 but will work with him at this year's tournament.
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