Djokovic and Murray: An unexpected Dream team for the Australian Open!

Djokovic and Murray: An unexpected Dream team for the Australian Open!

Melbourne, Australien - an unexpected comeback in the tennis world! Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, has hired the former rival Andy Murray as a new coach while preparing for the Australian Open in January. Djokovic, who is hunting for his 25th Grand Slam title, was enthusiastic: "I am pleased that one of my greatest rivals is now on my side of the network. I can't wait to start the season with Andy."

Murray, who ended his career in August after the Olympic Games, is also excited about the new role: "I am very looking forward to finally standing on the same side of the network. It is a great opportunity to support Novak in his goals for the coming year." The two tennis sizes have played against each other 36 times in the past, with Djokovic 25 of these duels win. Their rivalry is legendary with epic struggles that have shaped the history of tennis.

a new beginning for Djokovic

The 37-year-old Djokovic has already won the Australian Open ten times, including four times against Murray in the finals. But after a disappointing year 2024, in which he could not win a Grand Slam title and slipped to seventh place in the world rankings, the pressure is great. His only gold medal this year came at the Olympic Games in Paris, which he described as his "greatest success". With Murray at his side, Djokovic hopes to crown his career with another title and break the records that equate him with Margaret Court.

The tennis world is excited to see whether this collaboration can bring the turn for Djokovic. Murray, who describes his rivalry with Djokovic as a "25 years of competition and mutual affair", will play a key role in Djokovic's striving for fame. "I thought our story would end. It turns out that it has one last chapter," said Djokovic. The fans can look forward to a gripping comeback and an exciting season!