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

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

An unexpected comeback in the tennis world! Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis star, has hired former rival Andy Murray as his new coach as he prepares for the Australian Open in January. Djokovic, who is chasing his 25th Grand Slam title, said: "I'm delighted that one of my biggest rivals is now on my side of the net. I can't wait to start the season with Andy."

Murray, who retired in August after the Olympics, is also excited about the new role: "I'm really looking forward to finally being on the same side of the net. It's a great opportunity to support Novak in his goals for the coming year." The two tennis greats have played against each other 36 times in the past, with Djokovic winning 25 of these duels. Their rivalry is legendary, with epic battles that have marked tennis history.

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 2024 in which he failed to win a Grand Slam title and slipped to seventh place in the world rankings, the pressure is on. His only gold medal that year came at the Paris Olympics, which he described as his "greatest achievement." With Murray at his side, Djokovic hopes to crown his career with another title and break the records that put him on a par with Margaret Court.

The tennis world is excited to see whether this collaboration can turn things around for Djokovic. Murray, who describes his rivalry with Djokovic as "25 years of competing and outdoing each other", will play a key role in Djokovic's quest for glory. "I thought our story was over. It turns out it has a final chapter," Djokovic said. Fans can look forward to a thrilling comeback and an exciting season!