Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have concluded their temporary coaching arrangement, just one month before the start of Wimbledon. A joint announcement made earlier today confirmed that the two tennis stars will cease working together on coaching matters.
Murray, who will celebrate his 38th birthday later this week, had been coaching Djokovic since the Australian Open in January. This period saw the Serbian player reach the semi-finals in Melbourne before withdrawing due to injury during his match against Alex Zverev.
The three-time Grand Slam winner, from Scotland, also joined Djokovic`s team in the United States for the March tournaments, including Indian Wells and Miami.
Although the original intention was for them to collaborate through the clay-court season and potentially until Wimbledon, their separation has now been officially announced. Consequently, Andy Murray will not be part of Djokovic`s support team during Wimbledon in late June or early July.
Djokovic, who recently exited the Madrid Open in the second round after a loss to world No. 44 Matteo Arnaldi, issued thanks to Murray. He acknowledged Murray`s “hard work, fun, and support over the last six months,” adding that he “really enjoyed deepening our friendship together,” both on and off the court.
Murray, himself a former world No. 1 who retired from his own playing career following the Paris Olympics and has reportedly been focusing on golf, undertook the coaching role.
The coaching partnership reportedly began after Djokovic unexpectedly called Murray last November, while Murray was apparently at a golf driving range, to ask him to take on the role.
This collaboration, which was initially surprising to the tennis world, has ended sooner than many expected, having not continued through the summer.
For Djokovic, 2025 has been a relatively quiet year so far, with the player experiencing seven losses in 19 matches and not yet winning a title.
The termination of their coaching relationship was officially announced today (Tuesday morning) via a joint statement from their respective management teams. According to a source near one of the individuals, the decision to separate was a mutual one.
In his own remarks, Murray thanked Djokovic for the “unbelievable opportunity” to work together and extended his thanks to Djokovic`s team for their efforts over the past six months. He concluded by wishing Djokovic “all the best for the rest of the season.”
