Serbia’s Novak Djokovic with coach Andy Murray throughout a apply session. File
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Novak Djokovic is splitting with coach Andy Murray, simply two weeks forward of the French Open.
Murray’s representatives stated in an announcement on Tuesday (Might 13, 2025) that the 2 former No. 1-ranked gamers will “now not be working collectively.”
“Because of Novak for the unbelievable alternative to work collectively and due to his crew for all their onerous work over the previous six months,” Murray was quoted as saying. “I want Novak all the very best for the remainder of the season.”
The choice comes after Djokovic misplaced his opening match in his final two tournaments in Monte Carlo and Madrid, each on clay.
Djokovic thanked Murray in a submit on social media “for all of the onerous work, enjoyable & assist over final six months on & off the courtroom.”
“I actually loved deepening our friendship collectively,” Djokovic wrote.
Djokovic and Murray joined forces forward of the Australian Open in what initially was seen as an unlikely pairing. After Murray retired final yr, Djokovic reached out with the teaching proposition.
Djokovic stated in February that Murray had agreed to remain on for an “indefinite” interval, together with “some clay-court tournaments” this season. Djokovic has but to win a match this season after having to retire from the Australian Open semifinals with a hamstring damage and dropping within the remaining in Miami to go away him one shy of a centesimal profession title.
Printed – Might 13, 2025 04:51 pm IST