If Novak Djokovic Wins Australian Open, Andy Murray Would Be ‘Flooded With Coaching Requests,’ John McEnroe Says

British No.1 Jack Draper was left hailing an “unbelievable” practice session after spending time on court with Novak Djokovic. Just four days out from the start of the Australian Open, Draper joined forces with the 24-time Grand Slam champion, who is currently being coached by Andy Murray.

Andy Murray retired from tennis last year due to repeated injury problems and the three-time Grand Slam champion has since teamed up with former rival Novak Djokovic as his coach

Novak Djokovic is no stranger to hitting the headlines as arguably the greatest player to ever grace a tennis court but the bombshell news that he had appointed long-term adversary Andy Murray as his new coach was extraordinary even by his explosive standards.

In a long interview with 'Match TV', Kazakh ace Alexander Bublik strongly criticized Murray's choice to become Djokovic's new coach: “He has joined Novak Djokovic’s team. These are attempts to cling to something that no longer exists, to some echoes of the past. I think this is a problem.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their on-court preparations at the Australian Open ahead of the Serbian’s bid for a 25th grand slam title this month. Djokovic has said former rival Murray will bring a “fresh look” and “unique perspective” as his coach as he seeks to win a record-exending 11th Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray have been seen practising together for the first time ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown.