Andy Murray has concluded his brief stint as coach to former rival Novak Djokovic, bringing an end to their six-month collaboration, the duo confirmed on Tuesday.
The tennis world was taken by surprise last November when Djokovic announced he had appointed the recently retired Murray—who had no prior coaching experience—to lead his support team. However, the partnership between the two 37-year-olds has now officially ended.
Murray expressed gratitude for the experience, calling it an “unbelievable opportunity” and thanking Djokovic and his team for their efforts.
“Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together, and to his team for all their hard work over the past six months,” Murray said in a statement. “I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.”
The split comes amid a rocky start to the year for Djokovic, who has struggled to find form and exited early in his last two tournaments—losing in the opening round of both.
The partnership initially showed promise, with Djokovic defeating Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open. However, he was forced to retire due to injury during his semi-final match against Alexander Zverev. Since then, consistent success has been elusive.
Djokovic also shared his appreciation for Murray, saying, “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun, and support over the last six months, on and off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship.”
Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, famously beat Djokovic in the 2012 US Open and 2013 Wimbledon finals—two of the most significant victories in his career. Djokovic, meanwhile, remains the most decorated men’s singles player in Grand Slam history, with 24 titles to his name.
