Andy Murray (left) chats with Novak Djokovic as he takes a break from his practice session at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif., Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Image Credits: Imagn Images

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“I’m Glad That I Did It” – Andy Murray Opens Up on Novak Djokovic’s Six-Month Coaching Run, Worth It Even in “Disappointment”

Murray reflects on coaching Djokovic, balancing disappointment with appreciation

Andy Murray admitted that his results fell short of what he hoped to deliver while coaching Novak Djokovic, but he has no regrets. The two joined forces in November 2024, only months after Murray ended his playing career at the Paris Olympics, but the partnership lasted just six months and covered the Australian Open and five additional events before ending in May.

Speaking on The Tennis Podcast, Murray acknowledged the mixed emotions of his first major coaching role. “I look back on it and I’m glad that I did it,” he said, describing the experience as both valuable and challenging. “It’s an amazing experience that I’ve had. It didn’t last long but I put everything into it. I was disappointed. Probably didn’t get the results I would have liked for him.”

"I look back on it and I'm glad that I did it." 🤝

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A Partnership Shaped by Injury and Unfinished Plans

Djokovic’s early form under Murray offered glimpses of promise. He defeated Carlos Alcaraz to reach the Australian Open semifinals, but that surge came at a physical cost. The 24-time Grand Slam champion tore his left hamstring during the run and then retired after one set against Alexander Zverev, leaving the court to boos. His return brought more hurdles, including opening-round losses in Qatar and Indian Wells, followed by a run to the Miami Open final, where he lost to teenager Jakub Mensik.

Murray had planned to stay on through the French Open, but Djokovic’s early exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid led to an earlier split. Even so, Murray stressed that the relationship behind the scenes remained positive. “It was going well initially and it was unfortunate what happened in Australia with the injury, but I watched him play ridiculous tennis in that tournament,” he said.

Andy Murray on the Big Four:

'I'm fully aware of where I sit in the pecking order (…) but there was a period in the middle part of my career where most major events were won by one of [us four]. Now granted, most of the time it was them, but it wasn't always'

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The months that followed, he admitted, tested the entire camp. “After the injury it was certainly a difficult few months for him but also I think for the team and all of us.” For Murray, the stint offered clarity about his future in coaching. “I learned a lot about what coaching is. I was fully invested, tried my hardest to help, and made some good relationships along the way.”

6 years ago today, Andy Murray's Resurfacing documentary was released.

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— Scott Barclay (@BarclayCard18) November 29, 2025

In the end, the results may not have matched expectations, but Murray leaves the role with perspective. The experience provided insight, purpose, and the sense that taking the risk mattered just as much as the scoreboard.

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