Djokovic leads the head-to-head 25-11 however Murray claimed memorable victories over him to win the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon a yr later.
He did, nevertheless, lose to Djokovic within the Melbourne showpiece in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016, and likewise misplaced the French Open ultimate in 2016.
Murray changed Djokovic as world primary on the finish of the 2016 season, occurring a 24-match profitable streak to finish the yr, however a hip damage a yr later would finally influence his profession.
Murray introduced in the summertime that the Paris Olympics can be his final event, and he made it to the quarter-finals of the boys’s doubles alongside Dan Evans earlier than bowing out.
“I’ll be becoming a member of Novak’s staff within the low season, serving to him to arrange for the Australian Open,” Murray stated.
“I’m actually excited for it and searching ahead to spending time on the identical aspect of the online as Novak for a change, serving to him to realize his targets.”
Djokovic made adjustments to his staff this yr, together with parting methods with long-time coach Goran Ivanisevic.
The Olympic medal was the one title he gained in 2024 and he ended his season early after sustaining an unspecified damage.
It’s the first season since 2005 wherein he has not gained an ATP occasion, and solely the fourth since 2008 wherein he has not gained one of many 4 Grand Slam titles.
“I look ahead to beginning the season with Andy and having him by my aspect in Melbourne, the place we have shared many distinctive moments all through our careers,” Djokovic added.
