If Novak Djokovic Wins Australian Open, Andy Murray Would Be ‘Flooded With Coaching Requests,’ John McEnroe Says

Jack Draper has lined-up an intriguing practice session at Melbourne Park on Wednesday as he ramps up his preparations for the Australian Open. Draper, 23, is yet to go past the second round down under, a record he'll be expected to change this month having risen to No.15 in the world.

The tennis world remembers Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as two great rivals who reached extraordinary heights in tennis history. However, few would have imagined that they would one day form a coach-player partnership.

Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray have been seen practising together for the first time ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray practise together in Melbourne for the first time before the start of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their on-court preparations at the Australian Open ahead of the Serbian’s bid for a 25th grand slam title this month. Djokovic has said former rival Murray will bring a “fresh look” and “unique perspective” as his coach as he seeks to win a record-exending 11th Australian Open.

John Isner has dismissed the prospect of Novak Djokovic retiring from tennis in 2025 as he feels the legendary Serb is “absolutely motivated.” The former world No 8 also described Andy Murray as a “great hire” for Djokovic as he backed the Brit to bring “a great deal of tactical advice” in his coaching role.