Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic End Coaching Partnership After Six Months.
Djokovic and Murray Part Ways Following Challenging Season and Early Tournament Exits
Andy Murray will no longer coach Novak Djokovic, ending their six-month partnership, both tennis stars announced on Tuesday. Djokovic, who shocked the tennis world in November by hiring his former rival Murray-despite Murray having no prior coaching experience-has struggled for form in 2025, prompting an early end to their collaboration.
The two 37-year-olds, both former world number ones and Grand Slam champions, began their partnership with high hopes. Their collaboration started promisingly at the 2025 Australian Open, where Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling quarter-final. However, Djokovic was forced to retire due to injury during his semi-final against Alexander Zverev.
Despite this early momentum, Djokovic’s results soon faltered. He suffered early exits in several tournaments, including first-round losses at the Monte-Carlo Masters and Madrid Open, and withdrew from the Italian Open after a three-match losing streak. These setbacks left Djokovic without a win on clay this season and contributed to the decision to split just weeks before the French Open.
Both players expressed gratitude and mutual respect in their statements.
“Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun and support over last six months on and off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.”
- Novak Djokovic
“Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months. I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.”
- Andy Murray
The split means Djokovic will head into the French Open without Murray by his side, facing the challenge of regaining form and confidence. Meanwhile, Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, is expected to focus on his own plans as he approaches retirement.
Conclusion
The end of the Djokovic-Murray partnership marks the close of a unique chapter in tennis, where two former rivals attempted to join forces off the court. While their collaboration began with promise, recent struggles led to an amicable split. Both players move forward with mutual respect, and the tennis world will watch closely to see how Djokovic adapts in the coming tournaments.
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