Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray faced each other 36 times throughout their tennis careers, mostly in finals and often at the business end of a grand slam. But at this year’s Australian Open, their decades-long rivalry has taken an unexpected turn.

Andy Murray has backed Novak Djokovic to become the "best athlete of all time" with more success at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray has been in Novak Djokovic's corner since the start of the season and the former world No.1 has been handed a new option for the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have known each other for a quarter of a century. They played from the age of 12, meeting 36 times as professionals, including 10 Grand Slam matches.

Andy Murray has admitted he's bracing himself for Novak Djokovic's on-court tantrums as the pair join forces for the Australian Open, with the Serb taking on Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round

The Serb's ex-head coach, Goran Ivanisevic, parted ways with Djokovic last year and admitted that being the head coach of such a demanding figure is not for everyone. The former Wimbledon champion said that there's a ton of pressure when it comes to coaching Djokovic.

It will be all business when Andy Murray coaches Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. While the partnership between two of the biggest rivals in recent men’s tennis history has awakened feelings of shock,

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Laura Robson is excited to see how the partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray works out at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic has credited rival-turned-coach Andy Murray with bringing a “fresh look” to his game ahead of the start of the 2025 season.