In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic, holder of an impressive 24 Grand Slam singles titles, enlisted the help of his old rival Andy Murray to guide him in his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title. This partnership comes after Djokovic ended his collaboration with Goran Ivanišević at the start of 2024, following a disappointing season where he failed to win a single Grand Slam title for the first time since 2017. With enthusiasm , Djokovic took to social media to express his joy over the new collaboration, acknowledging the instrumental role Murray played in taking him to ever greater heights over the years. “We experienced some of the most epic duels in our sport,” Djokovic said, reflecting on the fierce rivalry that marked their careers.
Murray, eager to embrace his new coaching role, shared his own enthusiasm: “I’m really excited about it and I’m looking forward to spending some time on the same side of the net as Novak, for once.” The two men have a rich history, with Djokovic emerging victorious in all four of their meetings in the Australian Open finals. However, it is worth pointing out that Murray has also recorded significant victories over Djokovic, most notably his triumph at Wimbledon in 2013, where he etched his name in history by becoming the first Briton to win the title since Fred Perry in 1936.
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