Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their on-court preparations at the Australian Open ahead of the Serbian’s bid for a 25th grand slam title this month. Djokovic has said former rival Murray will bring a “fresh look” and “unique perspective” as his coach as he seeks to win a record-exending 11th Australian Open.

Coach Andy Murray oversaw Novak Djokovic's training session in Melbourne on Tuesday. Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz were setting hitting it out at the Margaret Court Arena.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray in one team looks like a dream. However Coach Andy Murray oversaw Novak Djokovic's training session in Melbourne on Tuesday. Murray, who retired last year from professional tennis,

Sir Andy Murray has been accused of living in the past, with his decision to coach Novak Djokovic described as “grasping at something that no longer exists” in a bizarre outburst from a rival player.

Novak Djokovic was seen sending down a flurry of shots even as his newly appointed coach Andy Murray watched over his ward on Tuesday in Melbourne.

"In agreement with our tennis players, we are registering the strongest team, which will be led by Novak Djokovic ," said Troicki. "The first Grand Slam of the season in Australia is also ahead for everyone and we are waiting to see the results they will achieve in that tournament.

After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new coach Andy Murray’s input, has a plan to take on the game’s newcomers.

Novak Djokovic has credited rival-turned-coach Andy Murray with bringing a “fresh look” to his game ahead of the start of the 2025 season.

Although it was vacation time for Murray, that didn’t mean he wasn’t in work mode. Dan Evans - who played doubles with Murray during his Olympics farewell last year - has now revealed that the 37-year-old will have remained dedicated to his new charge.

Novak Djokovic has poked fun at his tennis coach and friend Andy Murray over a family skiing trip, teasing the British legend over his injury record. Big Four tennis icons Djokovic and Murray were once fierce rivals but are now very close, with the latter recently joining the Serbian’s coaching team.