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 deal with the preparation interval and the Australian Open, the place Novak might 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 aspect of the online, this time as my coach. I’m wanting ahead to beginning the season along with Andy and having him by my aspect 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 focus on the potential extension of their collaboration all year long.
“I’ll be becoming a member of Novak’s crew in the course of the preparation interval, serving to him get in the very best form for the Australian Open. I’m very enthusiastic about it and I’m wanting ahead to being on the identical aspect of the online for a change. I’m additionally grateful for the chance to help him in reaching his objectives 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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