Former two-time French Open finalist Alex Corretja admitted he was in “whole shock” when the Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray collaboration information dropped but additionally backed the partnership to succeed.
This previous weekend, the tennis neighborhood was left each surprised and excited after the Serb introduced the newly retired Briton as his coach for the 2025 Australian Open.
To nobody’s shock, their collaboration drew main consideration and numerous opinions and perspective on the way it would possibly work. Whereas some are very constructive and optimistic, some do not actually imagine that Murray may help a lot Djokovic.
Nonetheless, Corretja does not share that detrimental opinion in any respect. As an alternative, the previous world No. 2 suggests this may be precisely what the 37-year-old wanted – one thing particular but additionally somebody who may be very acquainted with the present competitors on the Tour.
Corretja on Djokovic pairing up with Murray
“I used to be completely in shock. I’ve to agree for, for example, 10 seconds, 15 seconds and immediately I believed, ‘what a sensible transfer from Novak and from Andy, on the identical time.’ I felt like Novak wants large and big motivations, and he desires to convey somebody particular, somebody that understands the sport very nicely, which he is been taking part in for the final 15-20 years on Tour, and he simply retired. He would possibly assist him to strive issues that perhaps he is proven in Andy that he did not have these abilities, and he is fascinated about him. Then again, I felt like for Andy, it’s a nice alternative,” Corretja advised Eurosport.
In the identical interview, the previous Spanish tennis participant added that Murray might assist rather a lot within the tactical division but additionally assist the Serb loosen up at instances. Additionally, Corretja mentioned he anticipated Djokovic to be extra aggressive subsequent yr, particularly towards the youthful guys.
On the finish of his message, Corretja additionally mentioned this transfer was made so the document 24-time Grand Slam champion might present everybody that he was “nonetheless hungry” for extra success.
One factor is for certain, the Djokovic and Murray collab might be one of many predominant storylines of the 2025 Australian Open.
