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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray Confirm Coaching Split After Six Months
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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have officially ended their coaching partnership after six months.
Andy Murray will no longer be working as Novak Djokovic’s tennis coach, with the pair confirming their mutual split after six months, just 12 days before the French Open gets underway at Roland Garros.
They ed forces back in November ahead of the 2025 Australian Open, where Djokovic reached the semi-finals before retiring injured after losing the first set to eventual runner-up Alexander Zverev.
It was initially reported that the duo planned to work alongside each other through to this month’s Grand Slam in Paris and to Wimbledon in June, however they’ve decided to go their separate ways following a difficult spell for Djokovic.
A 24-time Grand Slam champion, the Serb has endured an underwhelming season so far. He has lost his first match in four of his last five tournaments, and was beaten by 19-year-old Jakub Mensik in the Miami Open final.
His most recent outing, at the Madrid Open last month, saw him eliminated in the round of 64 by Matteo Arnaldi.
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray Confirm Coaching Split
Djokovic confirmed the end of his and Murray’s coaching partnership, stating: “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun and over last six months on and off the court – really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.”
The Scotsman added: “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.”
Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & over last six months on & off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iXqkdIN2Gb
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) May 13, 2025
Having pulled out of the Italian Open, Djokovic is next in action as a wildcard at the Geneva Open in the week before the French Open, where he’ll be looking to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
The 37-year-old has won three major titles in the French capital throughout his illustrious career, in 2016, 2021 and 2023, but was forced to withdraw from the tournament at the quarter-final stage last year due to a knee injury.