Weeks before starting the hunt for his 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, Novak Djokovic decided his split with his current coach and former rival, Andy Murray. The Brit teamed up with the Serb just a few months after playing his final match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Amid uncertainty surrounding Murray’s next move after parting ways with Djokovic, former American player and pundit Andy Roddick recently weighed in on the situation.
Andy Roddick Doesn’t Expect Andy Murray to Continue Coaching Role After Novak Djokovic Split
Djokovic, the 24-time Major champion, shared the unexpected update on X, thanking Murray for his partnership and hard work during the stint.
“Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together 🙏, he wrote.
Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iXqkdIN2Gb
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole)
Under Murray’s guidance, Djokovic had a solid Australian Open run, reaching the semifinals before retiring mid-match due to a hamstring injury. He also came close to winning the Miami Open but was handed an upset by underdog Jakub Mensik.
Murray’s future involvement in coaching other players is still up in the air. However, Roddick doesn’t see him taking up full-time coaching after parting ways with the reigning Olympic gold medalist.
“I don’t think it’s going to happen anytime soon. I think this was an exceptional circumstance with someone who he probably wanted to learn about from. They have a friendship,” Roddick said while speaking to Tennis Channel.
The 42-year-old added that although the Brit may remain active in the sport in some capacity, but doesn’t expect him to travel as a full-time coach. The American admitted that he would be shocked if the three-time Major champion continues the coaching duties.
“I don’t think this is going to be something that we see from Murray, at least on the traveling side. Now maybe he works with people, you know, and I think his brain wants to operate on the tennis space. But I’d be shocked if he went on the road with someone else anytime soon,” he added.
"I'd be shocked if he went on the road with someone else anytime soon" 🤷
Jim Courier and Andy Roddick discuss Novak Djokovic's split from Andy Murray#TCLive pic.twitter.com/XJzNqSre9L
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel)
Novak Djokovic Will Compete at the 2025 Geneva Open After Parting Ways With Andy Murray
The 2025 season has been underwhelming as per Djokovic’s standards. The Serb, who hasn’t won a tour title since winning the ATP Finals in 2023, will look to turn the tide with his return to the Geneva Open, starting on May 18.
The 37-year-old has struggled to replicate his dominance from the 2025 Madrid Open in subsequent tournaments, with early exits in Monte Carlo and Miami. Djokovic, who is on a three-match losing streak, later chose to skip the Italian Open.
He has now set his eyes on the 2025 Geneva Open, which will also be his second appearance. Djokovic reached the semifinals of the ATP 250 event last year, before Tomas Machac eliminated him 6-4, 0-6, 6-1. The Serb, who holds a win-loss record of 12-7 on the season, accepted a wildcard entry into the Geneva Open a few days ago.
