Tim Henman says he wish to see a little bit of adversity early within the Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray partnership as the previous six-time Grand Slam semifinalist admits he’s enthusiastic about seeing who will ship the primary shout and what would be the response.
Within the final couple of years, the Serbian tennis star created many viral moments together with his former coach Goran Ivanisevic. Throughout their six-year collaboration – particularly within the latter years of their partnership – the file 24-time Main winner shouting at his coach in frustration was a typical factor to see.
Since Djokovic is 37, it will be arduous to check him altering in that division at this stage of his profession. And since Murray is his new coach – who additionally wasn’t all the time the calmest on the courtroom ot in the direction of his group – many are curious to see what occurs when issues get robust on the courtroom for the world No. 7.
“Who’s going to shout at who? I am positively intrigued. That is why I need to see Djokovic wrestle a bit of bit in these early matches so that there is a little bit of pressure, a little bit of adversity, hopefully a little bit of shouting and screaming on the field. And we will see how Andy Murray offers with it being on the receiving finish. However it should be enjoyable to look at,” Henman instructed Eurosport.
Henman initially thought the Djokovic and Murray information was some sort of a joke
On November twenty third, the 2 former rivals issued a joint announcement on Instagram, wherein they revealed they’d be becoming a member of forces for the 2025 Australian Open. Of their message, they did not reveal a lot besides state that they had been enthusiastic about their partnership.
The announcement despatched shockwaves by the tennis world as followers but additionally some notable members of the tennis neighborhood could not consider that Murray was turning into Djokovic’s coach simply three months after strolling away from professional tennis.
“Andy’s choice to teach Djokovic actually took me without warning. Once I noticed it on the web, I needed to test the date, whether or not it was an April Fools [joke]. However no, I believe it is a good transfer from Novak, as a result of Andy’s performed towards all these opponents that Novak goes to be up towards,” Henman added.
“Andy’s all the time been an important tactician, so I am certain that recent enter can inspire Djokovic. And from Andy’s viewpoint, having simply retired in August, I used to be shocked that he desires to get again on the highway that rapidly. However solely time will inform how the connection evolves.”
Henman sensed that Murray would grow to be a coach in the future
After confirming that Wimbledon can be his final Grand Slam and that the Paris Olympics can be his ultimate event, the previous world No. 1 began receiving questions on his future. In a single interview with the BBC, the 37-year-old Briton hinted that he can be open to teaching in the future on the Tour. However nobody actually anticipated it to come back this quickly or his first stint to be with Djokovic.
Henman was amongst those that did not suppose Murray would get into teaching this quick. However after considering for a bit, the Eurosport knowledgeable discovered that it was most likely a possibility which the previous two-time Wimbledon winner merely could not go on.
“On the finish of the day, Andy’s the one which’s received to reply that query, what was the motivation? However I all the time felt that he would go into teaching. I did not suppose it will be this fast, however once you get the chance to work with one of many biggest gamers within the historical past of our sport, then maybe he considered it as too good a possibility to show down,” Henman defined.
“So, as I mentioned, fascinated to listen to concerning the offseason once they’re practiscng in Spain after which going into the Australian Open to see how the connection evolves. It simply provides one other nice storyline across the Australian Open in 2025.”
Whereas the vast majority of followers had been talking very excitedly concerning the Murray and Djokovic collaboration, there have been additionally some who weren’t that impressed. A number of the malicious feedback included claims that the Serb did it as a result of he wished to get some consideration. Additionally, some questioned the Briton’s skill to assist the world No. 7 since he would not have a previous teaching expertise.
Nevertheless, these claims and feedback had been rapidly dismissed by the 24-time Slam winner. In an interview with Sky Sports activities, he defined that he wished somebody who went by the identical issues and somebody who may perceive him.
In the meantime, Djokovic is scheduled to start out his 2025 season on the Brisbane Worldwide however his debut with Murray could not come till the Australian Open.
