Murray rocked the tennis world when, less than four months after retiring at the Olympics, he announced that he would coach Djokovic for the off-season and Australian Open. The old rivals spent years fighting for the biggest titles in tennis, making their partnership even more interesting.
The Brit headed to Melbourne where he was spotted in Djokovic’s box, guiding the Serb into the semi-final before an injury ended his run. Djokovic has since confirmed that he will continue working with Murray.
The retired star has already reunited with Djokovic, joining him in America for the ‘sunshine double’ this month. Ahead of the tournament in Indian Wells, the world No. 7 shared his intentions to stick with Murray throughout the summer.
“We’re going to speak after Miami, obviously, but I think the plan is to go all the way till the end of Roland Garros, I think, and yeah, hopefully Wimbledon, as well,” Djokovic said.
However, some fans are keen to see Murray take on a different coaching role and nurture a homegrown talent instead of teaming up with a multi-Grand Slam champion.
Following confirmation that Murray would be sticking with Djokovic, 48 per cent of Express Sport readers said they’d rather see him join forces with Jack Draper, the British No. 1 and current world No. 14.
Draper enjoyed a breakthrough season last year, winning two ATP titles, reaching the US Open semi-final, and cracking the world’s top 15. And many are keen to see Murray guide the 23-year-old even further up the rankings.
Emma Raducanu is also one of fans’ top picks for a dream coaching partnership with Murray. The former US Open champion does not currently have a full-time mentor, splitting with her coach, Nick Cavaday, in January.
The world No. 55 has been working with interim coaches in the meantime and is currently in a trial period with Vlado Platenik. But 31 per cent of readers would like to see Raducanu unite with Murray.
For now, the retired British player is all-in with Djokovic. Murray is still trying to improve his coaching knowledge, and the 24-time Grand Slam champion is happy to help his former foe perfect his new job.
“It’s obviously a new role for him. You know, he’s also exploring it and trying to, you know, understand how he can excel in it,” Djokovic added.
“I’m trying to communicate as much as I can on the court, off the court, for us to be able to connect better.”
Djokovic will get his Indian Wells campaign underway against Botic van de Zandschulp with Murray in his corner.
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