Djokovic: Shared experiences make Murray ‘perfect coach’
The HinduNovak Djokovic said shared experiences with Andy Murray make the Scot the “perfect coach” as he bids to win a record 25th Grand Slam in Australia in January. “We were going through names and I realised that the perfect coach for me at this point would be someone who has been through the experiences I am going through, possibly a multiple Grand Slam winner, a former number one. “I was thinking about different people and a discussion about Andy Murray appeared on the table with me and my team.” Djokovic, who ended his wait for Olympic gold in Paris this year, is tied with Margaret Court for the most Grand Slam titles won by any player but 2024 is the first year he has not lifted a major since 2017. “That’s one of the biggest reasons why I asked Andy to work with me, because I still have big plans, so as long as that’s the case, I will keep going.” The two players were members of the so-called “Big Four”, along with Rafael Nadal, who retired earlier this month, and Roger Federer, who left the sport in 2022.