24-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic, has appointed his long-time rival and good friend, Andy Murray, as a head coach.
The settlement was finalised as a technique plan for the upcoming season, with a main give attention to the preparation interval and the Australian Open, the place Novak shall be aiming to seize a record-extending eleventh title. He has beforehand received the trophy in Melbourne in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023.
“I’m excited to have certainly one of my best rivals in my staff, on the identical aspect of the web, this time as my coach. I’m trying ahead to beginning the season along with Andy and having him by my aspect in Melbourne, the place we’ve shared many extraordinary moments all through our careers,” Novak stated.
After the primary Main occasion of the season, and relying on Djokovic’s match schedule, the 2 tennis greats will talk about the doable extension of their collaboration all year long.
“I’ll be becoming a member of Novak’s staff through the preparation interval, serving to him put together for the Australian Open. I’m actually enthusiastic about it and I’m trying ahead to being on the identical aspect of the web for a change. I’m additionally grateful for the chance to assist him obtain his targets,” stated Murray, a three-time Grand Slam titlist, five-time Australian Open finalist, former world no.1 and Olympic gold medalist.
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