Former British tennis star Andy Murray has opened up about his short-lived experience coaching Novak Djokovic, admitting he was “disappointed” with the results achieved during their brief partnership.
Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion who retired from professional tennis after the Paris Olympics in 2024, joined Djokovic’s coaching team in November of the same year. Their collaboration lasted only six months, covering the 2025 Australian Open and three additional tournaments.
Speaking on The Tennis Podcast, Murray said, “I look back on it and I’m glad that I did it. It was an amazing experience. It didn’t last long, but I put everything into it. I was disappointed — probably didn’t get the results I would have liked for him.”
The former World No. 1 said he took the coaching role partly because he had always been curious about coaching at the highest level. “I felt I wanted to coach at some stage, and if I didn’t take this opportunity, I might have regretted it,” he said.
Djokovic’s Mixed Run Under Murray’s Guidance
Djokovic began the 2025 season strongly, defeating Carlos Alcaraz to secure a spot in the Australian Open semi-finals. However, he was forced to retire injured during his last-four match against Alexander Zverev.
The injury setback derailed Djokovic’s momentum. Upon returning, the 24-time Grand Slam champion suffered early exits in Qatar and Indian Wells. He later reached the Miami Open final but was defeated by rising Czech teenager Jakub Mensik.
Murray said the Australian Open injury made the following months challenging for Djokovic and the entire coaching team. “It was going well initially. I watched him play ridiculous tennis in Australia. After the injury, it was difficult for him and for all of us,” he reflected.
Despite the struggles, Murray said the experience was valuable. “I learned a lot about coaching. I was fully invested, tried my hardest, and built good relationships with his team.”
Life After Retirement
Now retired from professional tennis, the 38-year-old said he is enjoying life away from the tour with his wife, Kim, and their four children.
“I wasn’t sure what retirement would be like — whether I’d enjoy it or miss tennis,” he said. “But I know it was the right decision. I don’t regret when I retired.”