Djokovic Confirms Extension Of Partnership With Coach Murray, Lays Out 2025 Plans
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Novak Djokovic confirmed that he plans to continue working with his coach, Andy Murray also, in the upcoming months.
Djokovic and Murray shocked the tennis world in November 2024. The Serbian legend appointed his former rival as a coach, forming one of the most legendary partnerships in the history of the sport.
Murray's first event with the 24-time Grand Slam champion was the 2025 Australian Open. The 37-year-old reached the semi-finals at the event, but he was forced to retire against Alexander Zverev.
Initially, their partnership was supposed to be only for the Australian Open. They should have then assessed how it went and decided on their future.
Since Djokovic has been absent for some time, it wasn't clear whether he would continue with Murray, but recently, reports resurfaced, confirming their continued partnership.
Now, Djokovic also confirmed that the two would continue working together. He spoke to the Serbian publication Sportal ahead of the 2025 Qatar Open in Doha and explained how their partnership works.
The ATP World No. 7 player explained that they have agreed to work together for an indefinite period, meaning they evaluate their partnership after every set of events.
"My coach has stayed. We have an agreement to work for an indefinite period. He will be in America, and after that, in a few clay court tournaments, and after that, we will make an agreement."
Djokovic confirmed that Murray will next be present with him during the Sunshine Double. That means the former British player, now coach, will be absent from the ATP 500 event in Doha.
The 99-time ATP titlist also confirmed his immediate plans. He plans to play in all the big tournaments, so the Indian Wells Open and the Miami Open.
When it comes to the clay-court part of the season, Djokovic has not yet decided about the tournaments that he will play. However, it's very likely that he will play in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome.
"After Doha, I'm going to America when it comes to the tournament schedule. That's on my schedule, which I announced earlier. Doha, Indian Wells, and Miami. Then I'll see which tournaments I'll play on clay. Basically, I'm registered for all these big ones."
In Doha, Djokovic's path to the title won't be easy. Already in the first round of the tournament, he will compete in the rematch of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships final. His opponent will be Matteo Berrettini, as the draw was anything but easy for the Serbian.
The top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz received a seemingly challenging draw. The Spanish player will play against Marin Cilic in the first round, and the two rivals can meet already in the semi-finals of the tournament.
