Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".

Djokovic is in the hunt for a record 25th grand slam title in Melbourne and brought in Murray to help him achieve that feat

The quarterfinals match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open on Tuesday was one for the books. Djokovic ended up coming back from one set down to beat the young star 4-6, 6-4,

As Novak Djokovic produced a performance up there with the best of his wins over former rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, he turned to Sir Andy Murray in celebration.

Novak Djokovic expressed his appreciation and gratitude to his coach Andy Murray after his epic Australian Open quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz. The legendary Serb described the triumph as “a huge win” for his relationship with Murray as he praised the Brit for the commitment he has brought to the role.

Andy Murray knows what it feels like to lose to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open and he offered comfort to Carlos Alcaraz after he suffered the same fate.

On the eve of this Australian Open, Sir Andy Murray took a new angle on tennis’s greatest of all time debate. Asked to evaluate his new coaching client Novak Djokovic, and their prospects of lifting the title together,