Novak Djokovic splitted with coach Andy Murray (proper), simply two weeks forward of the French Open, on Might 13, 2025. File picture
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Former world primary Andy Murray has left the door open to a training return after his quick stint with Novak Djokovic ended with out a trophy, however the Scot mentioned he didn’t count on to be working with one other participant anytime quickly.
Serb Djokovic appointed Murray forward of this yr’s Australian Open and mentioned on the Qatar Open in February they’d proceed working collectively for an indefinite interval.
Nevertheless, the 24-times Grand Slam champion then endured a woeful run of kind and the pair parted methods final month forward of the French Open.
“I might do it once more at some stage. I do not assume that may occur instantly,” Murray informed the BBC on Monday. “I wasn’t planning on going into teaching as quickly as I completed enjoying nevertheless it was a reasonably distinctive alternative.
“It was an opportunity to be taught from among the best athletes of all time. You additionally be taught so much about how you can work with a workforce.
“You are working with a physio, bodily trainers, brokers, and you might want to know how you can get your message throughout to the participant and discover out what makes them tick.
“That was the factor I realized and one thing I have to work on if I wish to do it once more sooner or later,” added Murray.
Although they received no titles of their six-month partnership, Murray mentioned he had good recollections of his time working with former rival Djokovic.
“It was a superb alternative for me. We obtained to spend some very nice moments away from the courtroom,” the three-times Grand Slam champion added.
“Outcomes weren’t as we needed however we gave it a go. We’ll see about teaching sooner or later however I do not assume that may occur for some time.”
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