Novak Djokovic has appointed his former rival and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray as his new coach.
Murray, 37, called time on his illustrious 19-year career after the Paris Olympics in August but makes his return to tennis to help the 24-time Grand Slam winner’s preparations for the Australian Open, which begins in January.
Djokovic, 37, said: “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net, as my coach. Looking forward to start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil.”
Murray, who beat Djokovic to win his first Grand Slam at the U.S. Open in 2012, 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 Scot defeated Djokovic to end Great Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s Wimbledon champion in 2013 before winning it again in 2016 after defeating Milos Raonic.
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