Andy Murray has hinted at a potential return to coaching following his short-lived collaboration with Novak Djokovic, but the former World No. 1 says he’s in no rush.
After wrapping up a storied playing career in 2024, the three-time Grand Slam champion revealed that while working alongside Djokovic was eye-opening, a full-time coaching role isn’t immediately on the cards.
Novak Djokovic Announced His Coaching Partnership With Andy Murray in November 2024
Murray’s comments came in a recent interview with the BBC, just weeks after he and Djokovic amicably ended their coaching partnership. The surprise team-up began late last year, shortly after Murray’s retirement at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Although the venture yielded no titles, it marked a fascinating turn in Murray’s post-retirement journey. It provided fans a nostalgic glimpse of two modern legends collaborating rather than competing.
Initially brought in as a strategic advisor heading into the 2025 Australian Open, Murray spent time in Djokovic’s camp offering tactical insight and support during matches. He was a regular presence in the Serb’s player box throughout the tournament, which ended abruptly for Djokovic after a semifinal retirement due to injury.
Their partnership extended into the Qatar and Miami tournaments, with mixed results. Following a runner-up finish in Miami and an overall inconsistent stretch, both parties agreed to part ways ahead of the French Open. Reflecting on the stint, Murray said it had been an enriching experience, even if the scoreboard didn’t reflect it.
“I think I would do it again at some stage,” Murray told the BBC. “I don’t think that will happen immediately. I was not planning on going into coaching as soon as I finished playing, but it was obviously a pretty unique opportunity. It was a chance to learn from one of the best athletes of all time.”
Despite not reaching the podium, Murray emphasized the value of their time off the court, adding, “We got to spend some really nice moments away from the court. Obviously, the results weren’t as we wanted, but we gave it a go. We’ll see about coaching in the future, but I don’t think that’s going to happen for a while.”
‘I think I would do it again’ 🤔
Andy Murray hasn’t closed the door on a return to coaching, but doesn’t expect it to ‘happen for a while’ 🎾 pic.twitter.com/JshRuL3gwH
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 9, 2025
‘You also learn a lot about how to work with a team’: Murray on communication and understanding
Murray said coaching taught him to communicate better and understand what drives a player and the skills he needs to improve if he returns to coaching.
“You also learn a lot about how to work with a team. As an individual athlete, you have a team of people around you, but you’re the focal point whereas when you’re coaching an individual, you’re working with a physio, physical trainers, agents, and you need to know how to get your message across to the player and find out what makes them tick. That was the thing I learned and something I need to work on if I want to do it again in the future.”
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