On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, Novak Djokovic explained why he hired former rival Andy Murray after being without a coach for six months.

Novak Djokovic has admitted he is “sad” that most of his long-term rivals have retired from tennis. The 24-time Grand Slam winner namechecked Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal before appearing in an exhibition match in Buenos Aires to mark Juan Martin del Potro’s retirement.

Novak Djokovic surprised the entire tennis world when he announced his great rival, Andy Murray, as his coach for 2025! As he admitted, Novak also surprised himself, although he had a clear vision while picking his next coach. Djokovic parted ways with Goran Ivanisevic in April.

Djokovic announced this past week that Murray would join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic has described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone.

Murray will coach his long-time rival at the Australian Open in January after the pair announced a surprise alliance

Novak Djokovic described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone but said he could not be more excited by the prospect of the two former world number ones working together.

Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world when he annoucned Andy Murray was joining his team - now he has explained why.

Novak Djokovic says his decision to appoint former rival Andy Murray as his coach was "a surprise to everyone" but is "exciting for tennis".