24-time Grand Slam champion, Novak Djokovic, has appointed his long-time rival and buddy, Andy Murray, as a head coach.
The settlement was finalised as a technique plan for the upcoming season, with a major give attention to the preparation interval and the Australian Open, the place Novak can be aiming to seize a record-extending eleventh title. He has beforehand gained the trophy in Melbourne in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023.
“I’m excited to have considered one of my best rivals in my crew, on the identical facet of the web, this time as my coach. I’m trying ahead to beginning the season along with Andy and having him by my facet in Melbourne, the place we’ve shared many extraordinary moments all through our careers,” Novak mentioned.
After the primary Main occasion of the season, and relying on Djokovic’s event schedule, the 2 tennis greats will talk about the attainable extension of their collaboration all year long.
“I’ll be becoming a member of Novak’s crew throughout the preparation interval, serving to him get in the absolute best form for the Australian Open. I’m very enthusiastic about it and I’m trying ahead to being on the identical facet of the web for a change. I’m additionally grateful for the chance to help him in reaching his targets for the approaching yr,” mentioned Murray, a three-time Grand Slam titlist, five-time Australian Open finalist, former world no.1 and Olympic gold medalist.
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