By Victor Kanayo
Retired Andy Murray will now coaach rival Novak Djokovic.
Murray is expected coach Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2025.
This was disclosed by the Serbian, who is a 24-time Grand Slam champion, and is yet to win any major in 2024 and has slipped to World number seven.
He said, “We have played each other since we were boys, 25 years of being rivals, of pushing each other beyond our limits,” Djokovic said.
“We had some of the most epic battles in our sport. They called us game changers, risk takers, history makers. I thought our story may be over, turns out it has one final chapter.
“It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on board, coach Andy Murray.”
Briton Murray retired after this year’s Olympics in Paris where Djokovic won the gold medal.
Responding to Djokovic’s offer, Murray said, “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.
“I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals.”
The two 37-year-olds, both former world number ones, played each other 36 times, with Djokovic winning 25 matches on the ATP Tour.
Djokovic won nine of his 24 Grand Slams with Goran Ivanisevic as his coach but the Croatian left his team in March.
