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

Ahead of the highly anticipated Australian Open 2025, Novak Djokovic and his new coach, Andy Murray, have been spotted practising together for the first time.

Novak Djokovic said he still feels “a bit of trauma” when he travels to Australia, stemming from his deportation in 2022 because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Andy Murray has been putting Novak Djokovic through his paces at Melbourne Park ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday, where the Serbian will aim to win an 11th title

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.

Tennis maestro Novak Djokovic has opened up on the emotional turmoil he went through after being deported from Australia in 2022. The Serbian was sacked days before the start of Australian Open. He was accused of entering the country unvaccinated amid the COVID-19 pandemic border restrictions.

Former rivals Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray practice for the first time ahead of the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray practise together in Melbourne for the first time before the start of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Sir Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic were pictured working together for the first time on Tuesday morning, five days before the start of the Australian Open.

John Isner has dismissed the prospect of Novak Djokovic retiring from tennis in 2025 as he feels the legendary Serb is “absolutely motivated.” The former world No 8 also described Andy Murray as a “great hire” for Djokovic as he backed the Brit to bring “a great deal of tactical advice” in his coaching role.