Hiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months.

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.

On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, Novak Djokovic explained why he hired former rival Andy Murray after being without a coach for six months.

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 says his new coaching partnership with Andy Murray inspires him, and that he is sad to see his top rivals retire as he gears up to face Juan Martin del Potro in a farewell exhibition match in Buenos Aires.

Andy Roddick believes there was “zero reason” for the player-coach partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray to be announced shortly after Rafael Nadal’s retirement. The former world No 1 suggested Djokovic and Murray wanted to “dominate the headlines”,