Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their teaching partnership early after working collectively for six months.
Djokovic, who’s chasing an eighth Wimbledon title, will not be coached by Murray following a poor run of outcomes this season.
“Thanks, coach Andy, for all of the exhausting work, enjoyable and assist over final six months on and off the courtroom — actually loved deepening our friendship collectively,” Djokovic mentioned.
Murray, who started teaching Djokovic in November, added: “Because of Novak for the unbelievable alternative to work collectively, and due to his workforce for all their exhausting work over the previous six months.
“I want Novak all the very best for the remainder of the season.”
Djokovic, who received 25 of his 36 matches towards Murray, mentioned he was grateful for his former rival’s exhausting work and assist of their quick spell collectively
He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in January earlier than damage ended his marketing campaign. He made the Miami Open last in March however his bid for a a centesimal tour-level title led to a defeat by Jakub Mensik.
The Serb, who turns 38 three days earlier than the 12 months’s second Grand Slam begins, has been woefully out of shape since that Miami defeat and was overwhelmed in his opening matches at Masters tournaments in Monte Carlo and Madrid final month.
He was anticipated to jumpstart his clay marketing campaign in Rome earlier than returning to Paris, the place he received Olympic gold final 12 months, however skipped the continued Italian Open with out giving a purpose.
Djokovic accepted a wildcard for the Could 18-24 Geneva Open.
Data from Reuters contributed to this report.
