Andy Murray has admitted he's bracing himself for Novak Djokovic's on-court tantrums as the pair join forces for the Australian Open, with the Serb taking on Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round

It will be all business when Andy Murray coaches Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. While the partnership between two of the biggest rivals in recent men’s tennis history has awakened feelings of shock,

The Serb's ex-head coach, Goran Ivanisevic, parted ways with Djokovic last year and admitted that being the head coach of such a demanding figure is not for everyone. The former Wimbledon champion said that there's a ton of pressure when it comes to coaching Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have known each other for a quarter of a century. They played from the age of 12, meeting 36 times as professionals, including 10 Grand Slam matches.

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A significant change in tennis rules for 2025 has made Novak Djokovic 's hiring of Andy Murray a stroke of genius. Players can now receive 'brief and discreet instructions between points and during changeovers' from their corner. And none of Djokovic's rivals have a brainbox like Murray in their box.

Novak Djokovic's former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray does not want the Serbian to suppress his emotions on court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts as long as the 24-times major winner gives his all at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray had entrenched himself in a different sport before receiving a "surprise" call from Novak Djokovic, asking for his expertise at the Australian Open.

"Provided he’s giving his best effort and trying as hard as he can, I’m absolutely fine with him expressing himself." Read more at straitstimes.com.

Former U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev has likened Andy Murray coaching Novak Djokovic to Lionel Messi working with Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the Australian Open