Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic SPLIT weeks before Wimbledon after brief coaching partnership
Murray has discussed the split
Rob Maul,
ANDY MURRAY and Novak Djokovic have decided to end their coaching partnership – a month out from Wimbledon.
It has been announced this morning in a joint statement that the pair “will no longer be working together” on the tennis court.
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray at a tennis practice.
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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have split ahead of WimbledonCredit: AFP
Murray, who turns 38 on Thursday, coached Djokovic during the Australian Open in January in Melbourne.
It proved to be a successful assignment as the Serbian superstar reached the semi-finals before pulling out injured after one completed set against German Alex Zverev.
The Scotsman – a three-time Grand Slam champion – was in Djokovic’s camp in March in the United States for the Sunshine Swing, which incorporates the Indian Wells and Miami Opens.
Yet despite the plan to work in tandem throughout the clay-court season and perhaps up until the start of Wimbledon, a split has now been confirmed.
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There is now no prospect of Murray being in Djokovic's player box on Centre Court in late June or early July.
Djokovic, who lost to world No.44 Matteo Arnaldi in the second round of the Madrid Open last week, said: “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun and support over (the) last six months.
“On and off the court, I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.”
Murray, a former world No.1, retired after the Paris Olympics and has spent a lot of time improving his golf swing since the tennis racquets were locked away.
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It was following a trip to the range last November when Murray received an unexpected call from his old adversary, asking if he fancied becoming his next coach.
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Overall, it has been an underwhelming year for Djokovic, who has lost seven of his 19 matches, and has yet to lift a title.
The two tennis icons issued a joint statement through their management companies on Tuesday morning, which called time on their working relationship.
And a source close to one of the players insists that it was a decision made by mutual agreement.
Murray said: “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.”
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic at a charity event.
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Murray and Djokovic released a joint statement
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