Andy Murray is making a return to professional tennis... as a coach of a former rival.
The Scottish sensation hung up his racquet after the 2024 Paris Olympics and has since been seen swapping a tennis court for a golf course.
“I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off-season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open," Murray said on Saturday (November 23).
“I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals.”
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This comes after he experienced a calendar year without securing a grand slam title for the first time since 2017 as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz dominated.
On the shock link-up between old nemesis's. Djokovic added: “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach.
“Looking forward to the start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil.”
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