Thanasi Kokkinakis backed Andy Murray to be "a great coach" and also noted that the former three-time Grand Slam champion is probably one of the rare people who can give tips or advice to Novak Djokovic.

When the news broke out about their collaboration, many were excited but also had some questions. In the past, Djokovic worked with coaches with prior experience - and even when he hired Boris Becker and Goran Ivanisevic - they were two former players who had been well-retired.

Brad Gilbert, former coach of Andy Murray, offered advice to the Briton about his new role as Novak Djokovic’s coach. The American recalled an anecdote from his early days working with former World No.

Hiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months.

Novak Djokovic has revealed he will be playing in the Brisbane International, beginning Dec. 29 ... though newly-appointed coach and recently retired tennis star Andy Murray will not be in attendance.

Djokovic's new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him for the Australian Open warm-up, Murray's team said.

Rublev added that Djokovic "knows everything about tennis, that's why I don't know what Murray can bring him!?"

Aiming to bounce back to form in 2025, Novak Djokovic appointed Andy Murray as his coach in November this year. Murray, who announced his retirement earlier this year, will be on court with Djokovic from the 2025 Australian Open.

Andy Murray’s former coach has revealed that the Brit had a bold, eight-word message for Novak Djokovic long before they linked up. Just four months after retiring, Murray has signed up to become the 24-time Major winner’s new coach for the off-season and the Australian Open.

Legendary tennis coach Brad Gilbert has revealed a memorable and telling comment Andy Murray made about Novak Djokovic 18 years ago. The American coached a young Andy Murray between July 2006 and November 2007 and helped the British star break into the top 10 for the first time.