Novak Djokovic has been told that success is no guarantee after hiring Andy Murray as his new coach. After scrapping it out for over a decade at tennis' summit, Djokovic and Murray have now put their rivalry aside to form a surprising partnership.

Novak Djokovic surprised everyone when he announced last week that Andy Murray will join his coaching team ahead of the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian explained his decision. Last week, the tennis world was shocked by the news that the recently retired Andy Murray will be coaching Novak Djokovic in the upcoming Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic surprised the entire tennis world when he announced his great rival, Andy Murray, as his coach for 2025! As he admitted, Novak also surprised himself, although he had a clear vision while picking his next coach. Djokovic parted ways with Goran Ivanisevic in April.

Andy Murray ’s decision to become Novak Djokovic ’s coach rocked the tennis world. The Brit only retired four months ago and is now stepping up to mentor arguably his biggest rival. Even one of Murray’s ex-coaches, Mark Petchey, was “surprised” by the news.

Novak Djokovic took time away from the practice court to visit the Qatar Grand Prix and was given a dressing down by new coach Andy Murray on social media

Djokovic admitted that his phone call with Murray caught the Scot "a little off guard" but stressed that the pair "connected really fast". The 37-year-old is said to have only taken a few days to agree to the role, less than four months after retiring at the Paris Olympics.

Novak Djokovic says his decision to appoint former rival Andy Murray as his coach was "a surprise to everyone" but is "exciting for tennis".

Here's why Novak Djokovic chose his former rival Andy Murray to join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.

Murray will coach his long-time rival at the Australian Open in January after the pair announced a surprise alliance

Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world when he annoucned Andy Murray was joining his team - now he has explained why.

Tennis fans were left stunned as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic announced a new coaching partnership earlier this year. The move signals a bold ambition from Djokovic, who experienced a Major-less year and has been without a permanent coach since March.