Andy Murray has not been shy in putting his ego to one side and fully stepping into his coaching role with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. The announcement of Murray teaming up with Djokovic in his first coaching role since retiring from the sport caught many by surprise.

The quarterfinals match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open on Tuesday was one for the books. Djokovic ended up coming back from one set down to beat the young star 4-6, 6-4,

As Novak Djokovic produced a performance up there with the best of his wins over former rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, he turned to Sir Andy Murray in celebration.

Djokovic turned to his coach and roared after coming from a set down to beat Carlos Alcaraz and reach the Australian Open semi-finals

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.

It was perhaps legitimate to expect something more from Carlos Alcaraz in the big quarterfinal match of the 2025 Australian Open against Novak Djokovic. The young Spanish champion – who dreamed of winning the only Major title he still lacks – played a lackluster and very fluctuating match on the Rod Laver Arena against the ten-time champion of this tournament.

Novak Djokovic’s new partnership with Andy Murray is off to a good start.

Novak Djokovic’s first match with former rival Andy Murray as his coach turned into a first-round victory at the Australian Open.